Resource consent has just been granted for a new 122-unit retirement village and 60-unit aged care facility, in Clyde – Central Otago. Named ‘Aurum on Clutha’, the Central Otago District Council accepted a Private Plan Change to rezone the land in March 2021, and work should be starting on the devel

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae at Hamilton Burn, at Affleck Road. Toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) can be recognised at rivers and streams as a green/brown slime on rocks, or dark brown/black mats at the water’s edge. Several factors can contrib

A new tuatara is stalking the streets of Invercargill, providing weary cyclists a unique place to park their bikes. The tuatara bike stand has been positioned outside the Invercargill Public Library and blessed by Waihopai runaka representative Victor Manawatu. We would also like to acknowledge the

Work towards reimagining Southland’s museum and art gallery is progressing at pace with a new name and vision to tell the stories of Southland leading the way. Invercargill City Council committed in its Long Term Plan to invest $39.4 million to redevelop the city’s museum and art gallery, which was

The busy Christmas season for the Southland Sharks continued today with Liam McRae confirming his return for the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League. “It was an easy decision to be honest, I mean there’s nothing like playing down South especially when the crowd gets going as they did last se

Weird History presents Timeline 1995. We’re taking you back to the year 1995 to check out the news, culture, sports, entertainment, and all that was weird in the mid-90s. Timeline will look back at some of the major events, including Mike Tyson getting out of prison, Michael Jordan’s un-retirement,

A lucky Strike player will be celebrating a midweek windfall after winning $200,000 with Strike Four in tonight’s Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold at Devon Lotto‘N’Treats in New Plymouth. Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $6

A group formed recently to support young skateboarders in the south, Skate South, will hold their first event, a skate, BMX, Scooter and Rollerblade Jam/Competition at the Invercargill Skate Park on Saturday 15 January. The event will feature Open categories, Under 16 Skate sections for both Boys an