The first kakapo chick of the breeding season has hatched on Pukenui Anchor Island, marking a hopeful step forward for one of New Zealand’s rarest birds. The chick was hatched by Yasmine, who fostered an egg from another kakapo, Tiwihiri, on Valentine’s Day. The arrival brings the total

Hospice Southland has thanked event organiser Scott Whitaker after a successful charity golf day brought the Southland community together in support of hospice care. Par for Purpose, held on Friday, 13 February 2026, united local golfers, businesses and community leaders for a day focused on raising funds and awareness. The

Organisers of the Burt Munro Challenge are having a well deserved week off before the planning starts again for next year’s big 20th event. February 2027 will also be the 100th Centennial of the Southland Motorcycle Club, making the event all the more special - with a few extra

Te Unua Museum of Southland is on track to become the first museum in New Zealand to receive a prestigious sustainability certification, following recognition from Australasia’s leading voluntary environmental rating system for commercial buildings. The project has been provisionally awarded a 4 Star Green Star NZ Design & As

Environment Southland is marking a major biosecurity success after eradicating the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida from Broad Bay on Rakiura Stewart Island. The breakthrough follows the discovery of a single craypot carrying Undaria in September 2020. The pest was immediately removed and treated, triggering a detailed monitoring programme. Extensive follow-up

Thousands of plumbing and drainage products widely used across Australia are now easier to access in New Zealand, offering relief to tradies and do-it-yourself homeowners seeking reliable and affordable materials. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk said the move supports the Government’s wider goal of improving housing supply and

Lately, with so many couples in my age group splitting up left, right, and centre, I keep hearing that line from Tina Turner’s What’s Love Got to Do with It in my head and wondering… Is it actually love that makes relationships last? Valentine’s Day has never

Twenty-eight lucky Lotto players are celebrating tonight after each winning $11,108 in Lotto Second Division during the live draw. Among them is a ticket holder from Invercargill, who bought their winning ticket at New World Elles Road. This follows the Invercargill Celebrates $1 Million Lotto Win on Saturday 7th