Community

After nearly a quarter of a century of lollypops, jangling bangles, and steadfast dedication, Coldstream Hostel Matron and Manager Sue Mills is hanging up her keys and heading for Wanaka. Sue's retirement in early July marks the end of a remarkable era for the Southland Boys' High

A company's plans to set up floating saunas on a small Te Anau lake have been rejected by Southland District Council after strong community opposition. Floating Sauna Ltd had applied for a licence to place two saunas and a changing room on a floating pontoon at Lake Henry,

Stories of Southland's past, present and future are taking shape behind the scenes as the Museum of Southland prepares for its 2027 opening in Invercargill. With physical construction on track and within budget for completion later this year, the museum team is now focused on developing the narratives

Invercargill City Council has announced the winners of its Wee Delights competition after receiving hundreds of project suggestions from locals eager to improve their community. The competition, designed to encourage early engagement with Council's Long-term Plan 2027-2037, asked Invercargill and Bluff residents to submit ideas for small projects

Environment Southland has adopted new rules requiring farmers to get approval before grazing stock on flood banks during winter months. The new Flood Control and Drainage Management Bylaw introduces stricter controls on stock grazing between June 1 and August 31, when wet conditions increase the risk of damage to flood

Southland Police are urging users of dating apps to take steps to protect themselves when meeting up with people they’ve only spoken to online. Southland Area Prevention Manager acting Inspector Mel Robertson says Police have been made aware of two incidents in the last week where people have been

More than 40 Southland businesses are helping build the region's new museum, bringing local expertise to one of Invercargill's most significant construction projects. Invercargill City Council Group Manager Capital Portfolio Jamie Garnett said local trades, material suppliers and product providers are playing key roles in constructing

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is making an urgent appeal for more Southlanders to host Pink Ribbon Breakfasts this month, as the charity faces a potential funding shortfall that could impact vital support services. With around 240 women across Southland and Otago diagnosed with breast cancer each year, the foundation says