Friday 13th July, 2018

A Southland team of film-makers have once again made it to the grand finals of the 48 Hour Film Competition.

Team Super Furious Ninja Dragons were yesterday announced as a wild-card entry into the grand-finals for the second year running.


Thursday 12th July, 2018

A new physical activity and nutrition programme which incorporates traditional Maori techniques has landed in Southland.

For the first time, He Pi Ka Rere has branched out from the North Island to help early childhood teachers develop activity-based lessons, embracing Maori tradition.


Thursday 12th July, 2018

Department store franchise Kmart officially announced its intentions to open an Invercargill-based store to the Southland Express yesterday.

The South Today reporter Sharon Reece set out to see what Invercargill residents think about the move.


Wednesday 11th July, 2018

Hundreds of families filed into Invercargill’s James Hargest College campus today for the first day of the annual ILT KidZone.

The festival, in its 14th year, will see thousands flock through the gates over six days to participate in over 150 activities.


Tuesday 10th July, 2018

Minister for small business, Stuart Nash, says introducing ‘provincial visas’ to New Zealand will help Southland businesses to retain skilled workers.

Nash was in Invercargill today to talk with small business owners about how the government plans to tackle employment issues in the region.


Tuesday 10th July, 2018

Invercargill residents had their first chance to say what they’d like to see in a new Southland museum on Monday night.

Our Tale's first Invercargill workshop was held to discuss the redevelopment of the Southland Museum and to hear ideas from the public.


Monday 09th July, 2018

Southland man Logan Wallace said his dream became a reality on Saturday night when he was named the FMG Young Farmer of the Year.

After two days of intense physical and mental competition, the 28 year old Waipahi sheep farmer came out on top.


Monday 09th July, 2018

Hundreds gathered in Invercargill at the weekend to celebrate the rising of the Matariki star cluster, and to bring in the Maori new year.

Invercargill’s second annual Matariki Festival saw Southlanders embracing Maori culture while celebrating the unique holiday.


Friday 06th July, 2018

The FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand finalists have gone head to head in Invercargill today for the practical stage of the competition.

Seven competitors from around the country have had their farming skills put to the test through a series of gruelling challenges.


Thursday 05th July, 2018

A prominent kiwi astrophotographer says Southland has some of the best dark sky viewing in the world, and is backing the push for a Dark Sky Sanctuary for the region.

Doctor Stephen Voss joined Venture Southland in a Dark Skies meeting last night to promote the benefits of preserving the region's night sky.