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Art Attic Gallery opened its new exhibition on Friday, ‘Through the Lens’, a collaboration with the Southland Photographic Society. The showcase exhibition drew photography enthusiasts from all around Southland who braved the stormy weather for opening night. The display hosting almost 120 artworks

Douce Ambiance is an ensemble founded by violinist Cathy Irons that embraces musical diversity and showcases the diversity of the violin. Douce Ambiance literally means Sweet Sounds. This ensemble are poised to captivate audiences with their warm tones and musicianship, during their upcoming nine-ce

The Y Southland, in collaboration with community funders and Active Southland, has launched the Community Connector, a trailer equipped with brand new functional fitness equipment and active play experiences. The trailer will be taken into communities throughout Southland and provide free opportunit

Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark has a bucket list of 15 things he wants done by the time he exits the building in just over two years. Nobby’s bucket List: District Plan / Donovan Park Te Puawae – update / Rockdale reserve ICC Shared building with Environment Southland Saving Grace – Community h

Call it pure joy, ecstasy even when Dean Shu won his first Table Tennis New Zealand’s men’s singles title on an unforgettable night in Invercargill. Shu jumped and jumped when the final point was won against top seed Teng Teng Liu. He roared like he’d just won Lotto, screaming into the wide-open spa

Tunatuna the Murihiku portable pump track has been successfully opened at McGregor Park in Nightcaps today. It’s the second temporary home for the 57m moveable pump track after it was officially launched in Bluff in July. After the original opening had to be rescheduled by one week due to wet weathe

Tracks and infrastructure on public conservation land in flood-affected Southland and Otago have held up well but visitors are still advised to exercise caution and keep up to date with relevant information. Department of Conservation staff have been assessing tracks and other structures across sout

Local charity Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust has seen an 85% increase in enquiries over the past year, it says is in part due to increased awareness of neurodiversity. The trust, who run support programmes for tamariki, rangatahi and adults with dyslexia is receiving emails from all over the wo