Southland

Southland Hospital has installed a new $994,000 fluoroscopy machine that will improve diagnostic imaging services for local patients. Health Minister Simeon Brown said the upgraded technology represents a significant step forward in local healthcare quality. "This is a significant step forward in the quality of diagnostic imaging available

The 2026 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival is set to deliver a full day of seafood, entertainment, and southern hospitality as thousands of visitors prepare to descend on Bluff this weekend. Weekend Gig Guide – InvercargillWelcome to your Weekend Gig Guide! Looking for the perfect way to spend your weekend in

Southland farmers have been given an 18-month reprieve on freshwater farm plan deadlines as the government overhauls what it calls a flawed system. The original May 2026 deadline for submitting farm plans under regional rules has been pushed back to November 2027, giving farmers breathing room while new national standards

Fuel thieves have targeted two Winton businesses within 12 hours, drilling holes in fuel tanks to steal diesel as petrol prices soar. Police are investigating whether the thefts at a vegetable stall and mechanic's workshop on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning are connected. Wilson's Vege Stall

Te Hikoi Museum is seeking artists for its fourth annual Art Challenge, which celebrates the museum's extensive collection of artefacts. "We are looking forward to another diverse round of artistic expressions, and we are excited to again be supported by Southland District Creative Communities Fund to bring

A partnership between Perpetual Guardian and Awarua Synergy is helping elderly Southlanders stay warm through winter with free insulation and heating upgrades. The collaboration has been running for a year, building on a relationship that started 21 years ago when the Guy Waddel Trust first partnered with Awarua Synergy to

Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson toured the Telford agricultural campus last week to view ambitious revitalisation plans funded by a $2.4 million government grant. The Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister of Agriculture visited on May 7 to meet with Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) management, Telford staff and

A young New Zealand sea lion pup has been killed after being struck by a vehicle on a Catlins coastal road, prompting the Department of Conservation to urge drivers to watch for marine mammals. The five-month-old male sea lion was found dead on Hinahina Road near the Catlins Boating Club