Last night, a group of five young men found themselves stranded after losing their way on the Makarewa Falls track in the Hokonui Hills, Southland. The group, all in their late teens, had been caught off guard by the diminishing light while on their evening walk. As darkness fell, they wisely used t

A jubilant atmosphere prevailed as the Bangers to Bluff road trip concluded at Stirling Point, marking the end of a memorable 12-day journey from Auckland to Bluff. This annual event, organized by the Half Moon Bay Rotary Club, featured 16 cars, each creatively decorated, navigating through less-tra

Riverton’s renowned pāua shell, a celebrated town icon, is set to have a new home in Koi Koi Park next to the local skatepark, following a detailed public consultation process facilitated by the Southland District Council. The decision, however, has not been without controversy. Michael Weusten, cha

General Manager Corporate Support/Chief Financial Officer Lornae Straith has been appointed as interim CEO at the Gore District Council. Yesterday, the Council appointed Lornae in an in-committee council meeting. She takes up the role on Monday, 13 May, replacing Stephen Parry, who recently announce

Steve Mitchell has officially resigned from his position as CEO of Rugby Southland, a role he held with distinction over the past four years. He will be returning to his native Nelson to take up the CEO position at Tasman Rugby. Mitchell’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter of leadersh

Invercargill’s historic former maternity hospital, a notable 160-year-old building located at 194 Dee Street, has found a new caretaker in the Troopers Memorial Corner Charitable Trust. The Trust recently acquired the historic property, with plans to restore it to its original splendor. Work started

Multiple flights will be occurring at the same time; all are subject to weather conditions and operational requirements.  Southland people looking skyward will be able to catch a glimpse of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon and the Air Force Heritage Flight of New Zealand. See the schedule below to see if th

Invercargill Prison experienced a brief scare on Monday evening when large amounts of smoke were seen coming from its boiler house. The incident, which took place around 9 PM on April 22, prompted an immediate response from prison staff and local emergency services. Fire and Emergency New Zealand ar