Hospice Southland is so grateful for all of the businesses throughout the province and Wakatipu that have donated prizes for its annual fundraising raffle. Admin assistant Cindy Hyde said as an organisation needing to raise over $4 million annually to provide palliative care for those with life-limi

The Summer Sounds Bluff Music Festival 2024 is back but will take place at a new venue this year on Sunday 21 January. Related: Proven Performers for New Summer Sounds Bluff Venue With the crowds who came to the event at the Gunpit each year increasing, the decision has been made to move the event [

There’s an important health alert for those near the Waihopai River, specifically at the dam upstream of Queens Drive. Environment Southland’s latest checks have found dangerous levels of toxic algae in this part of the river. Katie Blakemore, a senior scientist with Environment Southland, warns tha

The Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade, a key infrastructure project for Invercargill City Council, is due to start in one of the city’s busiest areas early in 2024. This major work involves replacing around 10 kilometers of the pipeline network from the Branxholme Water Treatment Plant to the water tower

Over the next 24 hours starting from 8pm this evening, Invercargill and the broader Southland region in New Zealand are set to experience a range of weather conditions. In Southland, temperatures are expected to reach a high of around 23°C. However, the region is under a strong wind watch for Fiordl

At the NZSBK’s thrilling third round in Ruapuna, Altherm Yamaha’s team, featuring Alastair Hoogenboezem and Cormac Buchanan, demonstrated commendable skill and determination. Hoogenboezem, returning to form in the Superbike class, earned a noteworthy 3-3-2 finish. Reflecting on his performance, he s

Southland produced documentary that follows retired architect and heritage advocate Mick Hesselin as he hosts a farewell tour of historic buildings in central Invercargill, New Zealand, just months before redevelopment of the inner city block began. Note: Mick recently passed away.

Deep Cove Camp, a well-loved camping spot in Fiordland’s Doubtful Sound, has reopened for overnight visitors. The camp had been closed since August following concerns about landslide risks. In June, a landslide raised fears that heavy rain might cause more landslides, potentially affecting the camp