Family a vital support in a crisis
A COLOMBIAN-BORN resident says living overseas is a life dealing with daily challenges.
However, among all the scenarios Invercargill resident Adriana Rincon could think of,...
Wind generation on island a step closer
SOUTHLAND district councillors have decided on a contractor for the pre-development stage of a Stewart Island wind power project.
The council's services and assets committee...
Plants in high demand
IT began with toilet paper and sanitiser- now demand across Southland and Otago has moved to cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and silverbeet.
Public demand for winter...
Deputy to lead during lockdown
INVERCARGILL Deputy Mayor Toni Biddle will be taking control of Invercargill City Council (ICC) emergency meetings during the Government's Covid-19 lockdown.
But she assured the...
Saving lives in the region
About six years ago, a team of like-minded and skilled individuals formed a group called Fiordland Marine Search and Rescue; their aim was to...
Pipe bands take to Invercargill
THE skirl of the pipes and the boom of the bass drum with the almost rain-like sound of the snare drum rat-a-tat-tatting combined as...
Quinn smashes record
SOARING over the high jump bar at two metres is a pretty good feeling, according to James Hargest College pupil Quinn Hartley.
"Everyone's watching you,...
Many events cancelled or deferred
ORGANISERS of major events in Southland are taking a pragmatic approach to the Covid-19 situation with many now on hold or cancelled with one...
Tractor Trek gets rolling in the city
WHILE tractors on Invercargill roads are not an unusual sight, Friday's convoy through the city stood out.
Led by mental health advocate Mike King, about...
Campaign marks 50 years
CAMARADERIE between guardians, old friends and allies was evident at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Save Manapouri Campaign in Te Anau last weekend.
United...
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