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

* 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

• 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

* New award honours late business leader Reece McDonald and his community contributions * Nominations open from 15 April to 15 May on the Chamber’s official website * Public voting begins 1 June, with the winner revealed at September’s gala dinner The Southland Business Chamber has introduced a new award to

* Government proposes scrapping second practical test for full driver licence by mid-2026 * Eyesight test requirements could be cut to reduce unnecessary repetition during licensing process * Tougher safety rules to ensure restricted drivers stay offence-free before progressing New Zealand’s driver licence system is set for a major shake-up, with the