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104th birthday celebrated
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104th birthday celebrated
As an infant, Winton’s Thomas Johnstone was told he would not live long — yesterday he turned 104.
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Space for everybody
Space for everybody
Invercargill's Anderson House was once the city’s art gallery but now its uses will be limited only by the public’s imagination.
Borland Lodge celebrates 50 years
Borland Lodge celebrates 50 years
People will walk down memory lane this weekend as Borland Lodge celebrates its 50th year.
50 years on and job still a buzz
50 years on and job still a buzz
Not many people can say they have worked one job their whole life - Les Hoffman is an exception.
Iti’s lockdown art basks in show limelight
Iti’s lockdown art basks in show limelight
Like many artists, Māori activist Tāme Iti found inspiration to do creative works during the Covid-19 lockdown — and three of the pieces are now on display in Invercargill.
Service to the elderly community rewarded
Service to the elderly community rewarded
Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu (NKMP) charitable trust’s Marcia Te-Au-Thomson has been named as one of the inaugural winners of the Age Concern New Zealand Huia Awards.
Ayto on target at indoor champs
Ayto on target at indoor champs
Adrian Ayto has an eagle eye.
‘We remember all our friends’
‘We remember all our friends’
Members of the Southland Malayan Veterans Association laid wreaths and poppies on the Otautau war memorial in remembrance yesterday.
‘Now our 70th anniversary has arrived’
‘Now our 70th anniversary has arrived’
Reaching 70 years of marriage did not cross the minds of Joy and Owen Riley when they first said "I do".
Data centre progress
Data centre progress
Another hurdle has been cleared for the planned data centre on the outskirts of Invercargill.
Debating competitions help pupils ‘grow by listening’
Debating competitions help pupils ‘grow by listening’
Various topics were up for debate at the Southland Secondary Schools Debating Competition on Saturday.
Polyfest preschoolers, pupils showcase cultures through songs, dance
Polyfest preschoolers, pupils showcase cultures through songs, dance
Hundreds of preschoolers and school pupils flocked to ILT Stadium Southland for the first day of Polyfest yesterday.
Long-awaited Langlands Hotel open with cafe
Long-awaited Langlands Hotel open with cafe
It has been a long wait but the Langlands Hotel is now open for business.
Yoga teacher calling time after 32 years leading classes
Yoga teacher calling time after 32 years leading classes
When Winton’s Dorothy Dyer attended her first yoga class in 1979, little did she know it would become her profession for the next 32 years.
18 women face public
18 women face public
Female candidates running in Invercargill’s local body elections introduced themselves to members of the public at a local government women candidate event last night.
Polyfest to have a crowd again at last
Polyfest to have a crowd again at last
Miharo Murihiku Polyfest staff members are looking forward to welcoming a live audience back to the stands next week, after a Covid-forced hiatus.
‘It’s about time’: beer, wine, food festival on
‘It’s about time’: beer, wine, food festival on
Southland brews, wine from Central Otago and unique cuisine will be on the menu tomorrow.
Calling time after 45 years: firefighter there from the start
Calling time after 45 years: firefighter there from the start
After 45 years of service to the community, Wallacetown Fire Brigade volunteer Murray Buchanan retired from his role as a firefighter early this week.
Hearty celebration marks health programme’s 20th
Hearty celebration marks health programme’s 20th
Children had a hearty time at Kew Pacific Island Learning Centre in Invercargill yesterday.
Bible class social sparks 70 years of love
Bible class social sparks 70 years of love
Going the extra mile for each other is key to surviving 70 years of marriage, Invercargill’s Denise (nee Tattersfield) and Murray Faul say.