News

Opinion by Southland District Mayor Rob Scott. I recently had my son’s school report emailed to me. I didn’t miss an opportunity when I got home to say in a stern voice that we need to sit down and have a chat. As a worried look came across

An Invercargill couple’s outdoor learning programmes have been so successful that after 18 months, Southland schools are now choosing their programmes to support the learning of their students.  Katie and Gareth Oliver started ‘True in Nature’ last year to offer children of all ages outdoor learning

Supporting local is the best Christmas gift you can give businesses this December. Windsor Stationery and Gifts is one example of this with the family owned and operated business having been part of the city since 1977. The new owners have now been in the store for three years and

* SH6 crash involves bus and two cars, leaving one dead and several injured. * Emergency services confirm multiple injuries; road closure expected to last overnight. * Motorists warned of significant delays, with detour adding 2.5 hours to travel time. UPDATE 2am: SH6 is now OPEN between Kingston township and Wye Creek.

* Sunshine brought out crowds for Telford’s 2024 graduation and street procession. * Students celebrated in style, walking through Balclutha to their graduation ceremony. * Over 330 supporters joined the event, celebrating graduates' achievements in various programmes. Telford’s class of 2024 celebrated their graduation in perfect weather on November 28

OPINION: Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds Minister for the Environment and Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills. As we approach the end of the year, I’d like to take the time to thank you all for your support. I value your contribution and appreciate your ongoing commitment to me, to

In 1872, Invercargill opened its very first museum within a modest Scotch Pie shop on Dee Street. This unique establishment quickly became a local curiosity, housing a diverse collection including a live monkey, a tortoise, a kiwi, and a kakapo. Its array of preserved insects, stuffed birds, seals,

* Police seized firearms, drugs, and ammunition in raids across Otago Lakes Central. * Operation Speargrass targeted drug suppliers and found improperly stored firearms. * Four individuals face penalties, including arrests and suspended firearms licences. Police conducted a series of targeted raids across Cromwell, Alexandra, Clyde, Hawea, Wānaka, and Queenstown this week as