Monitoring carried out by Environment Southland has detected potentially toxic algae in shallow areas/edges of the mid-Mataura river. The algae produces toxins that can be harmful to people and animals if swallowed, or through contact with skin.  Environment...... Read More

All Blacks legend Richie McCaw has had his share of knocks on the rugby field but he's discovering the Fiordland wilderness can be an equally formidable opponent. McCaw spent much of last week in Te Anau with his PwC Adventure Racing Teammates as...... Read More

The Blackmount community finally has a new van to transport its local kids to school thanks to the impressive fundraising efforts of last year's Tackle the Takitimus event. In February last year an estimated 310 people climbed the mountain, with...... Read More

A group of central Southland students have put their art skills to good use by decorating palings for the Winton Community Garden. Students from Winton and St Thomas' Aquinas schools have been painting 100 fence palings that will surround the Winton...... Read More

Southland farmers got a glimpse of the Southern Dairy Hub's challenges, progress and research during an open day last week. The Southern Dairy Hub, on the Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Road, opened its gates on Tuesday, November 14 to give latest updates...... Read More

The Milford Opportunities Governance Group has held its inaugural meeting with the aim of future-proofing for growing tourist numbers and maintaining the conservation of the district. Created as part of the Southland Regional Development Strategy action...... Read More

Year 13 Fiordland College student Nikhita MacGregor (centre) said she loved dancing and had a good time during this week's "Dance for Kindness." PHOTO: Claire Kaplan In honour of World Kindness Day on November 13, around 30 Fiordland...... Read More

Te Anau School's two new classrooms have arrived to cater to the school's growing roll. Last Friday (November 10) the first of two new classrooms was trucked in and lifted into its new home at Te Anau School. The pre-fabricated structure held...... Read More

Three young highland dancers from Southland leave for France next week to take part in The International Gathering of Scottish Highland Dance at Disneyland Paris. Garston siblings Zara and Alex Glover, along with Sophie Davis, of Gore, were invited to...... Read More

Te Anau's Al Weir only got into the sport of motorcycle circuit racing four years ago yet came out a Formula 3 champion at the Southland Cup this month. He's now urging others to have a go. The Downer Te Anau workshop assistant has been passionate...... Read More