Spring means events season starts is ramping up and it always amazes me the breadth of things to do in Southland when the sun is shining –…
This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the the 100 Year Flood. We have part 1 of the look back from a book covering what was named…
The Blackmount-Redcliff Road was closed due to heavy snow and some vehicles were stuck on the road and has been cleared. The Lake Monowai turnoff has been…
Here's a rather excellent video showing progress so far on construction of the highway realignment at Edendale. Construction progress fly-through of the SH1 Edendale realignment project. This…
Southland District Council has taken a stance on litter nuisance, successfully prosecuting a person for littering. Environmental health manager Michael Sarfaiti says it chose to prosecute Shayde…
The camping reserve on the west side of the Thornbury Bridge has been closed temporarily due to the condition of the trees, which are not safe to…
The collective buzz we get to indulge in when we see our humble province taking on the rest – and coming out on top – gives everybody…
Peter Templeton’s lifetime of service to his community was recognised when he received a Southland District Council Community Service Award at Riverton on 21 July. Southland District…
Another local Invercargill business just getting on with the job. A renewed interest in Kiwi's growing their own gardens has led to a greenhouse boom for Morrifield…
Opinion: Every business needs to adapt and evolve. The last time there was significant local government reform here in New Zealand was back in 1989 – and…
