Ocean Beach to become multi-million-dollar tourism hotspot
A multi-million-dollar investment is expected to transform the former Ocean Beach Freezing Works site, near Bluff, into a tourism and hospitality hub and aquaculture park.
The idea fiend who can't sit still
Louise Evans is on a quest to give the youth of Southland a voice and showcase why they should be taken seriousy.
Tongans overwhelmed by support in south
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Tongas are starting to make contact with their families again after a volcanic eruption and tsunami rocked the islands last weekend.
Rugby clubs suggest vaccine mandate could test them
Many rural Southland rugby clubs already faced challenges fielding senior teams each season, now there are concerns that unvaccinated players stepping away could stretch some to breaking point.
Food truck trend catching on fast in Invercargill
When Vicki Henderson returned to Invercargill after 18 years behind a desk in Queenstown, she just knew she wanted to work for herself, outdoors and in hospitality – and a food truck was the obvious solution.
New radio sound for Milford
Brianfm bucks the trend when it comes to radio station formulas, and its next destination is a first for Milford Sound.
Audit solutions won't work against climate change - look to the practical
Eric Roy: New Zealand is the most efficient food producer in the world.
Bluff's oyster festival cancelled
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The Bluff Oyster & Food Festival organising committee announced it had met recently to discuss this year’s event amid the threat of Covid outbreaks and subsequent rapid changed to the traffic light settings.
Hicks seeking 7th term as Gore district mayor
Tracy Hicks will seek re-election as Gore district mayor - but it will be the last time, he says.
Confidence new Stags coaching setup will work
James Wilson has joined Rugby Southland in an all-year-round coaching role as part of the changes to the Stags coaching setup for 2022.
Couple push on to open restaurant despite pandemic
In a Southland town hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, one couple are forging ahead with a new restaurant.
Kelvin eyed as potential inner-city apartments
The Invercargill Licensing Trust will look at the prospect of converting its Kelvin Hotel into inner-city apartment living if the new Langlands hotel impacts demand.
Gareth Dykes on leading Australasia's 3D innovation from Southland
Tucked away in a warehouse in Invercargill is Bill. He’s one of the country’s largest scale 3D printer and scanner. And for Gareth Dykes and his partner Melissa, Bill is significant for many reasons, particularly for when the couple asked themselves back in 2019 “When is the right time to jump on the technology of the future?”
Warnings to patients and visitors amid norovirus outbreak at Dunedin Hospital
Three wards at Dunedin Hospital have been hit by an outbreak of norovirus, promptings surgeries to be delayed and cancelled.
Cycling Southland after new GM and tour race director
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Cycling Southland is on the hunt for not only a new general manager but someone to fill the all-important job of SBS Tour of Southland race director.
Former students 'giving back' to school
Nearly half of the 21 teachers and teacher aides at an Invercargill school are former students themselves.
Shoe shop stands the test of time
A building in the Invercargill suburb of Windsor has been a shoe shop for about 80 years.
Tongans overwhelmed by support in south
Tongas are starting to make contact with their families again after a volcanic eruption and tsunami rocked the islands last weekend.
Couple push on to open restaurant despite pandemic
In a Southland town hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, one couple are forging ahead with a new restaurant.
Gareth Dykes on leading Australasia's 3D innovation from Southland
Tucked away in a warehouse in Invercargill is Bill. He’s one of the country’s largest scale 3D printer and scanner. And for Gareth Dykes and his partner Melissa, Bill is significant for many reasons, particularly for when the couple asked themselves back in 2019 “When is the right time to jump on the technology of the future?”
Op Shop donations and sales boom
Jade Taylor started work a week early to sort through the deluge of donations given to Gore's Salvation Army store over Christmas.
Call for inquiry into MPI after failed prosecution
An environmental consultant says an official inquiry needs to be done into the Ministry for Primary Industries failed case against a Southland kina fisherman.
Boat and caravan sales on the rise
Caravans are the second most searched for item on Trade Me right now, behind unwanted gifts.
China's menacing message to Winter Olympians
OPINION: China looks to intimidate potential protesters.
What's red and squishy and twice as pricey?
OPINION: Prices are rising, it's an insecure time, so a bit of scrutiny of our household expenditure wouldn't go amiss.
Audit solutions won't work against climate change - look to the practical
Eric Roy: New Zealand is the most efficient food producer in the world.
In praise of those special influencers
OPINION: A moment's appreciative retrospection would appear to be in order.
A rare snapshot of a female photographer from the early 1900s
Taking photographs in the early 1900s was usually done by men, except for rare cases like skilled amateur photographer Margaret Frentz McVicar.
Fifty years in the arts leads to honours
After giving 50 years of her life to the arts, Gillian Gordon is to be honoured in the new year.
'Gut-wrenching' shock for young thespians
A frosty ticketing decision by Disney has left Invercargill Musical Theatre with no choice but to cancel its production of 'Frozen Jr'.
Peter Skerrett - ace musician, teacher, musical director
He played alongside stellar 1960s pop figures and became a leading figure in Southland's cultural firmament.
Variety Show to bring some Christmas cheer
Excitement is bubbling for the annual ILT Christmas Variety Show with 2000 tickets sold and other 400 made available.
