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Watch: Queens Park Hit Hard By Storm – Council Says Area Still UnsafeThe clean-up after last week’s storm has begun in Invercargill and Bluff, but the scale of damage continues to swell – with more trees reported to have fallen overnight. A state of emergency was declared for the Southland region

Southland’s recovery efforts continue following last week’s severe weather, with emergency services, utility crews and local councils working tirelessly to restore essential services and support affected communities. A state of emergency remains in place until at least Friday morning, as authorities urge residents to stay safe, conserve water

Invercargill’s newest crop of elected members have been officially welcomed to their roles at a swearing-in ceremony at the Civic Theatre. The 12 city councillors, led by new Mayor Tom Campbell, and members of the five-strong Bluff Community Board took part in the ceremony yesterday. A welcome from Reverend

Following the recent postponement of the SBS Bank Tour of Southland due to the State of Emergency facing the Southland region, Cycling Southland is pleased to announce that the 69th edition of this iconic event will now take place from 18–24 January 2026. The Tour of Southland committee has

* Southland Football launched a public campaign to raise $60,000 for new turf project * The new surface will boost safety, improve play quality, and support multiple sports codes * Donations from individuals and businesses will be acknowledged at the new facility Southland Football is calling on locals to help complete a

Homeowners wanting to build a garden shed, garage, or sleepout on their property can now do so with fewer delays and less paperwork, following new changes to building rules. The Government has updated the setback rules in the Building Act, making it easier for people to make use of their

* Jeremy McPhail was elected unopposed as the new chair of Environment Southland. * Phil Morrison was named deputy chair, both receiving unanimous support from the new council. * Committee chair appointments will be finalised at the next Ordinary Meeting on 20 November. Environment Southland’s new council held its first official meeting

* ACT claims the new history curriculum removes political bias and restores educational balance * David Seymour says the changes move students away from “victims-and-villains” historical framing * Broader topics like Ancient Greece and Rome added to spark wider historical interest in students New Zealand’s draft Year 1–10 school curriculum has