Malcolm Gayfer

St John recognised several members at their annual awards presentation recently. The awards honoured members with between five and sixty years of service to the organisation. Three members — Annitta Michelle, Robyn Clarke, and Sandy McGillivary — were presented with the Queen Victoria Award for ten years of service. The Queen Victoria

This week is crunch week for one of Southland’s biggest businesses. Farmer shareholders of red meat processor The Alliance Group vote on whether the group accepts an offer from Irish-based meat processor Dawn Meats to take a 65% interest in the Invercargill-based co-operative. Initially, Dawn Meats offered a $250

KiwiRail has confirmed that the Ohai Line will be mothballed, although the section as far as Lorneville will remain in use. In a statement, the rail operator said much of the line between Invercargill and Ohai will be mothballed due to the planned closure of the coal mine near Nightcaps.

Four iconic clocks have returned to their platforms after a community-led restoration spanning two years. Local firms donated materials and specialist labour, keeping heritage skills alive for future generations. Their mechanisms are still being tuned off-site and are expected back in time for summer. Four historic railway clocks have been

A group of young Southland dancers are preparing to represent New Zealand on the international stage. The team from Blessed Studio is getting ready to compete at the World Hip Hop Dance Championships in Sydney this September. Creative Director Dominique Vao says the crew, made up of eight dancers, a

Sad to report the passing of a true Southland legend – Jamie Searle. Jamie passed away on Thursday after suffering from an aggressive form of stomach cancer and at far too young an age. For those not in the know, Jamie was the long-time racing scribe for The Southland Times and

Arguably the southernmost point on the planet where it’s being celebrated. The event originated in the United States and has expanded internationally, with official organizers in the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Europe, Japan, and Australasia. The first event was held in California with Metallica launching the event. Since

A blood moon, also known as a lunar eclipse, is set to appear on Friday evening, with peak visibility expected between 8pm and 8:30pm. The phenomenon occurs when the moon passes through Earth's shadow, giving it a reddish tint. Stargazers can see the event with the naked