Bowing out after half a century
Bowing out after half a century
After more than 50 years directing pupils on the stage at James Hargest College, Jonathan Tucker has made his final bow - the shows must go on without him.
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Fire labelled suspicious; police investigating
Fire labelled suspicious; police investigating
Investigations are well under way into a fire that damaged an Invercargill home last week.
Environmental show offers chance to be a superhero
Environmental show offers chance to be a superhero
Some children in Southland learnt ways to be an environmental superhero at the weekend.
Missing plaque latest in sights
Missing plaque latest in sights
Hot on the heels of receiving a Queen’s Service Medal, Southland’s Elizabeth Ann Robbie is continuing her search for more war memorials.
Pass the post: maths lesson takes on a new dimension
Pass the post: maths lesson takes on a new dimension
Mossburn School senior pupils got crafty after realising their homes in their small community did not have letterboxes.
Trust delighted with carriage restoration
Trust delighted with carriage restoration
After 12 months, about 600 hours of manpower and $30,000 later the historic A-class passenger carriage A 199 has been restored to its former glory.
Sled dog race event marks 25 years
Sled dog race event marks 25 years
Mushers and their dogs raced with dogged determination at the 25th anniversary of the Southland Sled Dog Scarper Association (SSDSA) big sled dog competition at the weekend.
Two-car crash in Invercargill
Two-car crash in Invercargill
Two people have minor injuries after a collision in Invercargill.
Warm gesture to help Eastern Europe
Warm gesture to help Eastern Europe
A group of enthusiastic Invercargill knitters are stitching together items to donate to families in Eastern Europe.
Increase in international students expected next year
Increase in international students expected next year
With the country’s borders opening in late July, the Southern Institute of Technology is expecting its number of international students to increase next year.
Mystery bus tour to showcase the tastes of Southland
Mystery bus tour to showcase the tastes of Southland
The Not the Bluff Oyster Festival Mystery Bus Tour will hit the streets of Invercargill for the first time this Saturday.
Super effort
Firefighters accomplish 28-hour fundraising mission
Winton firefighter Steve Turton, Carve Fitness owner Kristie Finnegan and firefighter Guy Johnstone took part in the Super Hero 28-hour treadmill event at the weekend, raising more than $5000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ.
Bonding experience near Wallacetown for family
Bonding experience near Wallacetown for family
For Southland’s Glen Morrison duck-shooting has always been a family affair.
Fitness feat to help cancer charity
Fitness feat to help cancer charity
Winton firefighters Guy Johnstone and Steve Turton are on a 28-hour mission today.
Car rolls onto roof after crash in Invercargill
Car rolls onto roof after crash in Invercargill
A car rolled onto its roof after crashing into a parked vehicle in Invercargill today.
Father’s rainfall data still helping
Father’s rainfall data still helping
Westwood farmers Anita, Eric and Quinton Erskine continue to keep traditions alive.
Highlanders captain barber in name of good cause
Highlanders captain barber in name of good cause
Not many people can say they got their hair cut by the Highlanders captain — Winton’s Joshua Frazer is an exception.
Egg-cellent fun
Egg-cellent fun
Ellie McDonald (4) gets creative crafting an Easter egg at the Easter Fun Day, in Invercargill’s Esk St, at the weekend.
Luxon visits city businesses as part of regional tour
Luxon visits city businesses as part of regional tour
National Party leader Chris Luxon visited a range of Invercargill businesses and community leaders as a part of his tour through Southland at the weekend.
Couple meeting need for relief staff
Couple meeting need for relief staff
Winton couple Janelle Davison and Kelvin ‘‘Rocky’’ Cormack are helping farmers needing relief staff.