Two experienced climbers have been rescued after spending three nights stranded on a steep mountainside near Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park. The drama began on Wednesday afternoon when a Personal Locator Beacon was activated around 4.30pm in the Sabre Peak area. A Southern Lakes Helicopter was immediately dispatched,

Invercargill City Council will decide next week between three design options for the new Esk Street West clock tower, with the preferred concept carrying a price tag of $1.37 million. Councillors will meet on Tuesday to consider the revised budget request for the landmark structure, which forms part of

A 17-year-old has been arrested following a series of burglaries and fuel thefts across Southland that netted hundreds of litres of diesel and petrol. Latest News Loading... Police arrested the youth after executing a search warrant at an Invercargill property, following overnight thefts on Tuesday 7 April that targeted rural

Invercargill motorists face higher parking costs under proposed fee increases being considered by the city council. Latest News Loading... The council has opened public consultation on its 2026/2027 Fees and Charges schedule, which includes a 15 percent increase to on-street hourly parking fees and standardised off-street parking rates that

Home and community support workers play a critical role in delivering essential services to some of Southland’s most vulnerable. That’s why it’s so positive that the Government will provide a 30 percent increase to support workers mileage rates to help offset rising fuel costs. Home and community

The Southland Multicultural Food Festival has delivered another hugely successful event, with organisers reporting record crowds and overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community. Office Manager Jo said the day exceeded all expectations, with constant crowds from the 10am start through to close. "It's been a great day.

A fundraising auction held in Invercargill last night raised thousands of dollars for St John Ambulance's new Southland district headquarters, with local Harcourts auctioneer Daniel Pengelly keeping the crowd entertained and the bids climbing throughout the evening. The event drew a mix of seasoned auction-goers and self-confessed first-timers

After years of planning and fundraising, a major milestone for Southland football has arrived, with the brand-new turf at Turnbull Thompson Park set to host its first match this weekend. The long-anticipated development signals a new era for the sport in the region, offering improved playing conditions and greater opportunities