Graffiti artist ‘The Clap’ - now known as Kieran Todd Burtenshaw, claims there are others around the city that he’s been taking the rap for. Between August 2022 and 2023, dozens of buildings were targeted, but surprisingly, since Kieran was first charged by police back in August 2023, the

Lately, with so many couples in my age group splitting up left, right, and centre, I keep hearing that line from Tina Turner’s What’s Love Got to Do with It in my head and wondering… Is it actually love that makes relationships last? Valentine’s Day has never

Te Unua Museum of Southland is on track to become the first museum in New Zealand to receive a prestigious sustainability certification, following recognition from Australasia’s leading voluntary environmental rating system for commercial buildings. The project has been provisionally awarded a 4 Star Green Star NZ Design & As

Environment Southland is marking a major biosecurity success after eradicating the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida from Broad Bay on Rakiura Stewart Island. The breakthrough follows the discovery of a single craypot carrying Undaria in September 2020. The pest was immediately removed and treated, triggering a detailed monitoring programme. Extensive follow-up

Twenty-eight lucky Lotto players are celebrating tonight after each winning $11,108 in Lotto Second Division during the live draw. Among them is a ticket holder from Invercargill, who bought their winning ticket at New World Elles Road. This follows the Invercargill Celebrates $1 Million Lotto Win on Saturday 7th

The bulls were the winner on the day at the Southland Rodeo in Invercargill last weekend. President Jordan Cook warned competitors leading up to the competition that the calibre of the bucking bulls this season was exceptionally high. “They were too good this year and some of the best in

The MLT Moonshine Trail marked its 20th year with a strong turnout and festive atmosphere at Dolamore Park on Saturday, February 14. First held in 2006, the event has grown steadily to become the province’s largest mountain biking and offroad running event. Run by Active Southland, the trail has

Significant and necessary roadworks on part of State Highway 99 in Southland will mean 24/7 closures over about two weeks, followed by lesser traffic restrictions, which road users are encouraged to plan for.  The 1.3km section of SH99/Wallacetown-Lorneville Road, between the intersections of Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Road and