Southland man convicted of violently abusing his dog
Southland man convicted of violently abusing his dog
A Southland man has been banned from owning a dog for ten years after being convicted of violently abusing his dog.
Could wasps control crop pests?
Wasps do not enjoy the greatest reputation among humans. But they could be put to use for our benefit, Jennifer Jandt and Amy Toth write.
Art to weave a trail through the city
A big drop of Southland history will fall in Invercargill next week.
Parishioners take service to the city
Seven Invercargill churches will not be holding their church services next Sunday.
Environment Southland representation review
Environment Southland councillors heard from community members last week in the latest phase of its representation review.
Underwater observatory partially sinks in Milford Sound
Underwater observatory partially sinks in Milford Sound
An underwater observatory in Milford Sound has partially sunk after being damaged in a storm.Farmers urged to check soil after incidents
Farmers urged to check soil after incidents
Environment Southland is advising farmers to be aware of the ground conditions and to check their systems before irrigating after four reports of effluent discharging into waterways in less than a...
Sport
Interest high in endurance series
Tickets are on sale for the opening round of the South Island Endurance Series at Teretonga Park, Invercargill on September 14.
Top Pocket Chance ends lean streak
Top Pocket Chance ends lean streak
The rollercoaster-like ride Top Pocket Chance has taken trainer Craig Buchan on hit another peak with the horse’s brilliant win at Wyndham yesterday.Mixed fortunes for Invercargill racing driver
Mixed fortunes for Invercargill racing driver
It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie at Round 4 of the F4 US Championship at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario, at the weekend.Royals appeal puts Old Boys win in doubt
Royals appeal puts Old Boys win in doubt
The Fletcher Cup could be returning to Dunedin due to an ineligible player dispute by Dunedin City Royals.
Business
Apprentice builder relishes challenge
Growing up in Tuatapere with Southland as his backyard, Cody Harvey always knew he did not want a traditional office job.
Day out to inspire a new generation of engineers
Day out to inspire a new generation of engineers
Albert Einstein once said scientists navigate that which already is, while engineers create that which has never been created.Sun shines on grant for community hub
Sun shines on grant for community hub
New light will soon be shed on a community hub in Invercargill.Farmers urged to check soil after incidents
Farmers urged to check soil after incidents
Environment Southland is advising farmers to be aware of the ground conditions and to check their systems before irrigating after four reports of effluent discharging into waterways in less than a...
The Roaring Pen
SBS Bank Southland Stags named to take on Wellington
Co Coaches Matt Saunders and James Wilson the Stags side to take on Wellington on Saturday.
A game of two halves
A game of two halves
Southland roared back from a 26-7 halftime deficit against Northland in Whangarei last night to sting the home side as unexpected 31-26 winners.SBS Bank Southland Stags vs Northland
SBS Bank Southland Stags vs Northland
SBS Bank Southland Stags named to take on Northland for the Heta (Peter) Tetai Trophy.Poor first half costly for Southland against Taranaki
Poor first half costly for Southland against Taranaki
Southland showed their usual spirit but lamented a poor start as they were beaten 39-24 by defending premiership champions Taranaki in Invercargill on Saturday.
Whitebaiters accepting of stand fee increase
Whitebait is on the menu as the season kicks off, albeit with a bigger price tag for stands.
Foodbank given $7500 boost
Foodbank given $7500 boost
Rotary Club of Gore has given $7500 to pay for more shelving and a second commercial refrigerator at the town’s foodbank.From the States to the South
From the States to the South
Gerrit Doppenberg, 27, is the new reporter at The Ensign.Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
I was surprised and disappointed the Green Party and Te Pāti Māori were not canvassed for the article on the Otago Regional Council’s land and water plan.
Southland man convicted of violently abusing his dog
Southland man convicted of violently abusing his dog
A Southland man has been banned from owning a dog for ten years after being convicted of violently abusing his dog.
Underwater observatory partially sinks in Milford Sound
Underwater observatory partially sinks in Milford Sound
An underwater observatory in Milford Sound has partially sunk after being damaged in a storm.
Farmers urged to check soil after incidents
Farmers urged to check soil after incidents
Environment Southland is advising farmers to be aware of the ground conditions and to check their systems before irrigating after four reports of effluent discharging into waterways in less than a...
Mixed fortunes for Invercargill racing driver
Mixed fortunes for Invercargill racing driver
It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie at Round 4 of the F4 US Championship at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario, at the weekend.
Interest high in endurance series
Interest high in endurance series
Tickets are on sale for the opening round of the South Island Endurance Series at Teretonga Park, Invercargill on September 14.
Could wasps control crop pests?
Could wasps control crop pests?
Wasps do not enjoy the greatest reputation among humans. But they could be put to use for our benefit, Jennifer Jandt and Amy Toth write.
No fixes leave residents trapped
No fixes leave residents trapped
Residents of a small Southland hamlet hammered by coastal erosion are living in limbo, as the river next to their properties inches closer.
Jazz band hits the right notes
Jazz band hits the right notes
The Southland Youth Jazz Band claimed gold at the Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival last month, securing their place for the national jazz competition in October.
Art Challenge exhibition growing in popularity
Art Challenge exhibition growing in popularity
Creating art from the art. Te Hikoi Museum’s second annual Art Challenge exhibition opened last week, with double the number of entries received in 2023.
Omaui camp open day a community celebration
Omaui camp open day a community celebration
The community is being invited to celebrate a new walking track in a popular Southland seaside town.
Sun shines on grant for community hub
Sun shines on grant for community hub
New light will soon be shed on a community hub in Invercargill.
Planting seeds of knowledge
Planting seeds of knowledge
Seeing people motivated to grow food for themselves and their families inspires a Waikawa gardener to teach gardening for free.
Parishioners take service to the city
Parishioners take service to the city
Seven Invercargill churches will not be holding their church services next Sunday.
Day out to inspire a new generation of engineers
Day out to inspire a new generation of engineers
Albert Einstein once said scientists navigate that which already is, while engineers create that which has never been created.
Apprentice builder relishes challenge
Apprentice builder relishes challenge
Growing up in Tuatapere with Southland as his backyard, Cody Harvey always knew he did not want a traditional office job.
Art to weave a trail through the city
Art to weave a trail through the city
A big drop of Southland history will fall in Invercargill next week.
MP says merger worth exploring
MP says merger worth exploring
It is worth taking a look at merging councils, Southland’s MP says.
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Expansion ‘positive’ for wider region
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Expansion ‘positive’ for wider region
A $150 million investment into a southern town’s biggest employer will be tremendous boon to the Southland community, resident and Southland district councillor Paul Duffy says.
Whitebaiters accepting of stand fee increase
Whitebaiters accepting of stand fee increase
Whitebait is on the menu as the season kicks off, albeit with a bigger price tag for stands.
Foodbank given $7500 boost
Foodbank given $7500 boost
Rotary Club of Gore has given $7500 to pay for more shelving and a second commercial refrigerator at the town’s foodbank.