King’s Service Medal
King’s Service Medal
Anne McCracken has been almost bursting at the seams, trying to keep her big news a secret from family and friends until today.
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King’s Service Medal
King’s Service Medal
Invercargill lawyer Fergus More is officially resting his case — but not before one final verdict is reached.
Rotary has can-do attitude
Rotary has can-do attitude
New Zealand and Pacific Island Rotary Clubs are banding together to fight food poverty in Aotearoa and the South Pacific Islands.
Market, fire and light show returns
Market, fire and light show returns
After a successful event last year, Bluff will again host a Night Market combined with a Fire & Light Show at the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival site on June 21 as part of Matariki.
Big 3 hunting competition nets 1500kg of meat
Big 3 hunting competition nets 1500kg of meat
If it was a feral pest, then it was fair game for the freezer during Te Anau’s King’s Birthday Weekend hunting competition.
Pair tasked with growing best green for charity
Pair tasked with growing best green for charity
Growing the right green stuff is how Bowls Southland is preparing to host the annual Charity Pairs Bowls Tournament.
Legacy triumphs grief
Legacy triumphs grief
Tom Timpany’s life ended without warning in 2022 but others carry his legacy in the organs they received from him.
School anniversary brings history to life
School anniversary brings history to life
Photographs more than a century old are captivating pupils of Wallacetown School ahead of the school’s 160th anniversary this month.
Bad weather and poor quality put brakes on oyster catch
Bad weather and poor quality put brakes on oyster catch
Bouts of bad weather and poor quality shellfish mean this year’s oyster season has some catching up to do, says a long-term industry supplier.
Launch date set for new boat
Launch date set for new boat
After seven years of hard slog, the new $1 million Russell John Chisholm coastguard boat will be officially launched at Riverton’s high tide on August 16, says Riverton Coastguard skipper...
Coach ready to get business into shape
Coach ready to get business into shape
All Blacks strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill is set to get some Fiordland businesses sharper and quick off the mark.
New categories for region’s business excellence awards
New categories for region’s business excellence awards
Record entries are expected for the 2025 Southland Business Excellence Awards.
Milestones marked with win
Milestones marked with win
Wet weather and slippery conditions were the features of Southland’s premier grade club rugby on Saturday.
Kartsport Southland action
Kartsport Southland action
Photos by Dave Loudon
Meal vouchers on offer at ILT Race Day at Ascot Park
Meal vouchers on offer at ILT Race Day at Ascot Park
The annual ILT Race Day at the Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s meeting at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill features a chance to win $50 meal vouchers from ILT establishments.
US-based player returns for open
US-based player returns for open
Jetlag will not stop US-based Anna O’Connor from competing in the Southland Squash Open next week.
Two senior teams show form, determination
Two senior teams show form, determination
The Midlands Rugby Club lost one of its life members, Trevor Caldwell, last month.
Wyndham upsets 125th celebration for Waikaka
Wyndham upsets 125th celebration for Waikaka
With duck-shooting taking priority this weekend, Southland Club Rugby is being played midweek.
Stage set for Open showdown
Stage set for Open showdown
When the Southland Badminton Association hosts the Southland Open next weekend, it will have more than a competition to organise — it also has a venue to showcase.
Striving for global success
Striving for global success
Southland cyclist Riley Faulkner will not only represent the region but the country once again on the international stage.