Scarlett Polley is loving the move into Wrens with her new interior design business. Having worked in soft furnishings in H&J Smiths up until it closed, she seized the opportunity to go out on her own, and created Scarlet Rose Interiors in August 2023. Initially working from home as a mobile showroo

After facing a severe cyanobacterial bloom, Waituna Lagoon, a designated wetland of international importance, is showing promising signs of recovery. In an effort to combat the toxic algae, the lagoon was manually opened to the ocean in January. Environment Southland’s chief scientist, Karen Wilson,

Thornbury hall custodians Lynley and Stuart Shaw have received a rare Recognition of Service Award after 33 years of working for their community. Aparima Community Board chair Michael Weusten said the board was proud to present the award for only the second time in Southland’s history. The first was

Invercargill rowers Jacqui Van Dam, Cecilia Russell, Katrina Allan, and Virginia Sweney cleaned up at the South Island Masters in Glendhu Bay last weekend. Racing in six events and coming home with six golds, there is no stopping these women, who first rowed together as teenagers and came back toget

Cormac Buchanan, a rising star from New Zealand, achieved a remarkable third-place finish in the FIM JuniorGP race held at the Circuito Estoril. Facing variable weather, Buchanan made a strategic decision at the last minute to switch to slick tyres. This decision paid off as he led the initial six l

Scenes of euphoria erupted when the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel broke an unwanted record, notching their first win in nearly two years with a thrilling 63-61 extra time win over the Stars in Invercargill on Saturday. In a terrific contest between two teams battling for their first win of the sea

Some significant names have gone on to the “great gig in the sky” over the past month. In no particular order, here we go. A chap who created his own distinctive sound with his guitar. Duanne Eddy passed away this week. Duane came to prominence in early 60’s American rock n roll with his distinctive

Emergency services were called to the scene of a three-vehicle accident on Rockdale Road, near Mason Road, shortly before 1:00 pm today. The collision resulted in minor to moderate injuries for four people involved. Related: St John Responds to Critical Motorcycle Crash on Centre Street As a result