Mike Sanford

A popular walking track in Bluff is under threat of becoming dog-free due to what the Department of Conservation (DOC) has described as an ‘obscene’ amount of dog faeces being left behind by careless pet owners. Foveaux Walkway, part of the Te Araroa Trail, draws hundreds of visitors daily, thanks

An 1900s steam locomotive took flight of a different kind today, as it was lifted by crane into its new permanent display home in Lumsden. The historic D class locomotive, D6, was installed through the roof of a railway shed, completing a project that began in 2013. The locomotive’s

* Troopers Memorial closure marks final step in full Dee and Tay resurfacing project * Drivers advised of detours and road closures across Southland during Anzac events and upgrades * Maintenance schedule may change based on weather, holiday staffing and other local events The full resurfacing of Dee and Tay Streets in Invercargill

* Invercargill councillors adopted the reserve management plan for Donovan Park after recent consultation * The move allows the process to begin for removing reserve status from part of the land * Only 26 submissions were received, with mixed views on potential sale and land use change Invercargill City Council has taken another

* A helicopter will fly low over rivers in Southland to collect environmental mapping data * Bathymetric LiDAR technology will help create high-resolution 3D maps of local riverbeds and estuaries * The project supports tsunami modelling, marine research and public access to environmental information A low-flying helicopter will be seen over parts of

* Chris Ramsay appointed to new advisory role to provide local input for SIT decisions * Position follows ministerial directive to strengthen regional involvement across all Te Pūkenga divisions * Ramsay brings over a decade of SIT involvement and strong Southland community connections Chris Ramsay has been appointed to a new role as

• Rugby Southland announced a $177,000 surplus, boosted by one-off national funding support • CEO and Chair stress cautious optimism as operational gains still face national funding pressures • New President Rex Carter steps in, bringing strong grassroots focus and board experience Rugby Southland has posted a financial surplus of $177,000

* MENZSHED members gathered in Invercargill for a three-day national conference celebrating connection * Health expo brought vital services and support directly to members in an informal setting * Local attractions and Southland hospitality helped round out a successful and well-supported event MENZSHED NEW ZEALAND members from around the country came together in