Southland

Cracking stock whips, watching sheep mustering and experiencing Southern farm life is now an option for Contiki travellers in New Zealand. Kingston based Real Country has confirmed a contract with the international bus tour company Contiki to provide travellers with an authentic Southland farm exper

Southern DHB reminds people to practice good hand hygiene during spring lambing and calving season Southern DHB are reminding the public of the importance of good hand hygiene following an increase in the number of cases of gastroenteritis in the district. Rises in the number of cases of gastroenter

The great outputs of the Graeme Dingle foundation was matched yesterday by the generosity of Southlanders at the sold out charity luncheon with keynote sir Graham Henry candidly addressing the crowd on leadership, his career and youth development. Two of the most valuable auction items didn’t hit re

The Blackmount-Redcliff Road was closed due to heavy snow and some vehicles were stuck on the road and has been cleared. The Lake Monowai turnoff has been blocked off and the road is under traffic management. Southland District Council contractors are clearing the road. Heavy rain in the west of the

National’s Health Spokesperson Michael Woodhouse and Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker today announced National will reinstate full services at the Lumsden Maternity Centre if elected in 2020. “Providing full birthing services at Lumsden is vital for the health, wellbeing and safety of mothers, babi

Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker is hosting a farmer public meeting in Lumsden this Friday. Mr Walker, along with other members of National’s team, including 2012 Dairy Woman of the Year and MP for Taranaki-King Country Barbara Kuriger and Maureen Pugh, National List MP based in West Coast-Tasman w

A truck and trailer unit has crashed and is on its side blocking the entire road of Fortrose Tokanui Gorge Road highway. What’s On Southland reporter Kat Kemp confirms the driver is ok and walking around. Police and emergency services are on their way.

Southland artists and groups are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Creative Communities Scheme – but applications need to be in by September 30. Southland concerts, festivals, plays, exhibitions and workshops have all benefited from the Creative Communities scheme in the past. Southl