Eloise Wallace, Director of Museum of Southland, expressed excitement for the future while acknowledging the significance of the past. Related: Friday Flashback – Southland Museum Athenaeum and Beyond “We are thrilled about the prospects of our new museum. However, it’s essential we honour the cheri

In the latest of retail transformations in the local area, several businesses are reshaping the shopping landscape. Simply Special, a well-known giftware store located on Dee Street, has announced a closing down sale through their Facebook page, marking the end of an era for the beloved shop. Meanwh

T4 Group confirmed today (Sunday 14th April) the purchase of the land required to build their long-planned data centre. There has been a competitive race between Datagrid and T4 Group, with various announcements but limited progress. In March 2023 T4 Group director David Simpson said “The constructi

A fortunate Powerball player from Carterton has hit the jackpot, securing a life-altering $30.16 million in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The massive prize, purchased via MyLotto, includes $30 million from Powerball First Division and an additional $166,667 from Lotto First Division. This windfall mark

It’s all about sticking to your knitting at the Crafters At Latitude 46 market this weekend. Everything crafty is celebrated at the event, which has been held twice a year in Invercargill for the past decade. Committee member Wendy Butler said they offered two quite distinct markets each year – the

Cycling New Zealand has selected a 10-strong teenage team to compete in the UCI Track Cycling Junior World Championships in China in August. It is the first time the championships have been staged in China, set for the historic city of Luoyang with a civilisation history dating back 5000 years. The

“Deep Cove is immensely thankful for PowerNet’s longstanding and generous support. The new vehicle will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our community, especially during marginal weather conditions,” said Tom Clark, Deputy Chair of Deep Cove. “It’s heartening to see the support from Pow

Residents of Southland, Clutha, and Fiordland are urged to prepare for significant rainfall and potential flooding as heavy rain warnings have been issued for these regions. Accompanied by a humid northerly flow, this weather system will bring strong north to northwest winds across many regions. For