Friday 31st August, 2018

More than six thousand Southland and Otago pupils have embraced Maori and Pasifika culture in Invercargill this week.

The annual Murihiku Maori and Pasifika Cultural Trust's Polyfest drew schools from far and wide to perform on stage.


Wednesday 29th August, 2018

A new campaign is using familiar faces in a bid to change attitudes towards bowel cancer.

The Southern District Health Board's new campaign features eight well-known people from the south.

The aim is to encourage more people to take part in the National Bowel Screening Programme.


Monday 27th August, 2018

After more than 60 years since losing their loved one, a Southland soldier's family has finally been put at ease.

The nationwide repatriation of servicemen who died overseas includes the family of Allister Buchanan from Southland.


Thursday 23rd August, 2018

Hundreds of international school pupils have taken part in a variety of sports in Invercargill today, as a way of better integrating into the Southland community.

Over two hundred and sixty international students from around Southland gathered at Stadium Southland
for the third biannual International Students Sports Day.


Friday 17th August, 2018

Wendy Frew told her Southern Steel team-mates they were in for a treat yesterday, and she did not disappoint them.

The Steel netball team, Southland Sharks basketball team, and the Southland cricket team have all won national titles this year.

In response, the Invercargill City Council decided to throw a ticker-tape parade to celebrate.


Tuesday 14th August, 2018

The champion Southern Steel netball team have returned home to a rapturous welcome in Invercargill.

Hundreds turned out to greet the team after their nail-biting win against the Central Pulse in the ANZ Premiership grand final.


Friday 27th July, 2018
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Two Southland businesses have collaborated to form a unique flavoured beer, in a first for the region.

United Brewing and the Seriously Good Chocolate Company have combined their efforts to create the Seriously Good Chocolate Stout, launched in Invercargill last night.


Thursday 26th July, 2018

Over two thousand Southland pupils are being given the opportunity to discover their future career at this week’s CareerFest Southland, being held in Invercargill.

Around seventy exhibitors from a diverse range of industries are participating in this year’s careerfest, making it the biggest event to date.


Thursday 26th July, 2018

The director of the company developing a Kmart complex in Invercargill says the build will be a complete new offering for the city.

Windermere Holdings Limited director Paul Smith says Kmart will be accompanied by eight national brand stores, offering new services to the city.


Wednesday 25th July, 2018

A room in Invercargill’s Civic Theatre looks set to be rebranded after a submission to the Invercargill City Council on Tuesday.

Invercargill dancer Sophie Ineson told councillors the theatre’s rehearsal room should be named to remember Southland’s most renowned dancer.