Southland’s famous graffiti street artist Deow has just finished repainting the massive Cromwell Big Fruit sculpture, and also has a new daughter. It has been a busy few weeks for Danny Owen who had to work sleep-deprived over some of the past seven days, up to 17m high in places, to reach the top l

Whether it’s less stressful shooting a match-winning goal or coaching from the bench, the jury is still out on that one for Jo Morrison. What she does know is Monday’s exhilarating extra-time victory against the Te Wānaga o Raukawa Pulse in Wellington rates as one she won’t forget. Morrison was at t

The Oraka Aparima Community Board is seeking feedback from residents and visitors to Riverton Aparima about their thoughts on the area, its green spaces and places. Riverton Aparima is experiencing growth and the board needs to understand how it can grow, while enhancing its existing open spaces and

The Southland Sharks added another key piece to its 2022 National Basketball League roster, today announcing the signing of 2.18-metre tall centre Romaro Gill for the upcoming season. Jamaican-born Gill played for the Wellington Saints last season and spent his off-season playing Summer League with

The Water Shortage Direction put in place two weeks ago to halt irrigation in the region will expire tonight. Following a review today, Environment Southland will not extend this. The Direction was issued on 31 March. It was aimed at protecting the extremely low river and aquifer levels in Southland

Autoplex will have plenty to celebrate this Easter with the business’ 30th birthday celebrations. Arguably one of the biggest Warrant of Fitness specialists in the region, the iconic Southland brand stands by its original values, and the owner has the same dream and vision as when it first opened.

Invercargill City Council wants to hear the community’s views as its Annual Plan sees an adjustment from the Long-term Plan due to changes in the economic environment and new project work including City Streets Stage 2 and the Museum project. Consultation is now open on the Draft Annual Plan 2022/23

Environment Southland has begun consultation on a proposed plan change to the Regional Coastal Plan which will see temporary new measures put in place on commercial surface water activities in Fiordland. The increasing pressure these activities are having on the highly valued Ata Whenua Fiordland ar