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SIT Childcare has celebrated 30 years at its current site on the corner of Eye and Ness Streets, where spaces are currently available.

Here we are team, 12 months on from the storm that blew the blue blazes across Southland. For me it seemed like an ordinary October day when I headed to work for a 7.30 start. Little did I know that pretty much everything would be turned on its head

Forty food stalls, cultural performances and free activities drew the biggest crowd in the Hokonui Culture Feast's history — up from 2,500 last year.

From wilding pines to Fiordland marine protection, Environment Southland's Community Awards recognised winners across 10 categories at Thursday's 30th ceremony.

Surrey Park's badminton halls take 12 hours of labour to set up and pack down — and up to 5000 people arrive to make it worthwhile.

Now in its sixth year, the day also features Betty the Bus with gynaecology support on board — and ties into wider suicide prevention work.

More than 230 people packed Bill Richardson Transport World to watch older Southlanders compete across creativity, wearability and construction categories.

Specialist dog teams are now combing areas police believe Erika most likely travelled. Anyone with details can call 105 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.