Thursday 31st May, 2018

The New Zealand Transport Agency is urging Southland drivers to take extra precautions after a series of accidents today.

The region has seen the first of its winter frosts this week, and icy roads are already causing havoc.


Friday 04th May, 2018

Last weekend saw an inaugural squash open tournament being held in Gore.

Organisers said they were overwhelmed with the turn out of both players and spectators at the event.


Friday 27th April, 2018

Following an incident on Anzac Day, fire crews discovered that, while smoke alarms had been installed, their long-life batteries had not been activated.


Friday 20th April, 2018

Some of Dipton's youngest primary industries experts are preparing for battle tomorrow.

The school is sending three teams to the New Zealand Young Farmers Agrikids competition being held on Saturday.


Wednesday 11th April, 2018

Southland and Otago farmers left with crops of toxic swedes must use higher proportions of baleage to mitigate the situation.

“Human error” led to over 500 farmers growing the wrong crop, but seed wholesaler PGG Wrightson have told them to make the best of a bad situation.


Tuesday 10th April, 2018

The decision to close the Southland Museum and Art Gallery has come as a surprise to both museum staff and the Invercargill public.

South Today reporter Sharon Reece caught up with visitors to the museum today to hear their thoughts on the decision.


Monday 09th April, 2018
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PGG Wrightson announced on Friday that they will be offering compensation to farmers who planted toxic swedes.

This comes a month after farmers discovered they have once again been supplied seeds of swedes that were linked, back in 2014, as poisoning hundreds of cattle.


Thursday 22nd March, 2018

Tempers spilled over at a public meeting in Lumsden last night to discuss midwifery services.

Around 250 people packed the town's hall and many vented their feelings at Southern District Health Board staff.


Wednesday 20th December, 2017

A young man from Gore has started up a club dedicated to antique agricultural equipment.
Last weekend the Whiterig Vintage Machinery Club held its first public event.


Thursday 14th December, 2017

Families in Gore spent their Sunday afternoon at Christmas Park in the Gore gardens.
Christmas in the Park followed the Santa Parade which was held on Sunday at noon.