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Beloved Southland Boys' High School Matron Retires After 24 Years
Beloved Southland Boys' High School Matron Retires After 24 Years
News   -   May 15, 2026

After nearly a quarter of a century of lollypops, jangling bangles, and steadfast dedication, Coldstream Hostel Matron and Manager Sue Mills is hanging up her keys and heading for Wanaka. Sue's retirement in early July marks the end of a remarkable era for the Southland Boys' High

Warehouse Shoppers Spend More Per Visit Despite Hard Times
Warehouse Shoppers Spend More Per Visit Despite Hard Times
News   -   May 15, 2026

The Warehouse Group has posted stable sales despite tough economic conditions, with customers making fewer shopping trips but spending more per visit. The retail giant, which operates The Warehouse Red Sheds, Warehouse Stationery and Noel Leeming stores, reported third-quarter sales of $700.8 million, down 1.4 percent on the

The Boys We Raise Become the Men Who Lead—The Most Important Job
The Boys We Raise Become the Men Who Lead—The Most Important Job
Health & Wellbeing   -   May 15, 2026

The world is at a pivotal turning point right now. With many of us fearing the world that our children will grow up in. Yet it's hard to ignore that many of the world's biggest problems are created and led by men—war, violence, abuse, power

Minister Praises Telford as NZ Agricultural Training 'Jewel'
Minister Praises Telford as NZ Agricultural Training 'Jewel'
News   -   May 15, 2026

Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson toured the Telford agricultural campus last week to view ambitious revitalisation plans funded by a $2.4 million government grant. The Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister of Agriculture visited on May 7 to meet with Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) management, Telford staff and

Three Sharks Score 25+ Points in Dominant Home Victory
Three Sharks Score 25+ Points in Dominant Home Victory
News   -   May 14, 2026

The SBS Bank Southland Sharks dominated the second half to defeat the Jadcup Auckland Tuatara 111-94 at home last night, with three players scoring more than 25 points each. The visiting Tuatara started strongly, with Josh Dilling and KC Ioane hitting multiple buzzer beaters in the opening two quarters to

Beloved Southland Boys' High School Matron Retires After 24 Years
News   -   May 15, 2026 Beloved Southland Boys' High School Matron Retires After 24 Years

After nearly a quarter of a century of lollypops, jangling bangles, and steadfast dedication, Coldstream Hostel Matron and Manager Sue Mills is hanging up her keys and heading for Wanaka. Sue's retirement in early July marks the end of a remarkable era for the Southland Boys' High

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Beloved Southland Boys' High School Matron Retires After 24 Years
Beloved Southland Boys' High School Matron Retires After 24 Years
News   -   May 15, 2026

After nearly a quarter of a century of lollypops, jangling bangles, and steadfast dedication, Coldstream Hostel Matron and Manager Sue Mills is hanging up her keys and heading for Wanaka. Sue's retirement in early July marks the end of a remarkable era for the Southland Boys' High

Invercargill Weekend Gig Guide 15–17 May 2025
Invercargill Weekend Gig Guide 15–17 May 2025
Featured   -   May 15, 2026

Invercargill's live music scene is firing on all cylinders this weekend, with a packed programme spanning roots reggae, Irish folk, karaoke showdowns, and a night of unexpected arts encounters across the city. THURSDAY The weekend kicks off a day early at RIFF tonight with a genuinely special show.

Partnership Delivers Free Insulation to Elderly Residents Across Southland
Partnership Delivers Free Insulation to Elderly Residents Across Southland
Property   -   May 15, 2026

A partnership between Perpetual Guardian and Awarua Synergy is helping elderly Southlanders stay warm through winter with free insulation and heating upgrades. The collaboration has been running for a year, building on a relationship that started 21 years ago when the Guy Waddel Trust first partnered with Awarua Synergy to

First-time Racegoers Invited to Special Firsties Event This Sunday
First-time Racegoers Invited to Special Firsties Event This Sunday
Gig Guide   -   May 15, 2026

First-time race goers are being invited to experience harness racing at Ascot Park with a new initiative designed to make the sport more accessible. Firsties is landing in Invercargill this Sunday, offering newcomers and casual fans a relaxed introduction to the trots with no pressure to know the ins and

Warehouse Shoppers Spend More Per Visit Despite Hard Times
Warehouse Shoppers Spend More Per Visit Despite Hard Times
News   -   May 15, 2026

The Warehouse Group has posted stable sales despite tough economic conditions, with customers making fewer shopping trips but spending more per visit. The retail giant, which operates The Warehouse Red Sheds, Warehouse Stationery and Noel Leeming stores, reported third-quarter sales of $700.8 million, down 1.4 percent on the

The Boys We Raise Become the Men Who Lead—The Most Important Job
The Boys We Raise Become the Men Who Lead—The Most Important Job
Health & Wellbeing   -   May 15, 2026

The world is at a pivotal turning point right now. With many of us fearing the world that our children will grow up in. Yet it's hard to ignore that many of the world's biggest problems are created and led by men—war, violence, abuse, power

Minister Praises Telford as NZ Agricultural Training 'Jewel'
Minister Praises Telford as NZ Agricultural Training 'Jewel'
News   -   May 15, 2026

Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson toured the Telford agricultural campus last week to view ambitious revitalisation plans funded by a $2.4 million government grant. The Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister of Agriculture visited on May 7 to meet with Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) management, Telford staff and

Three Sharks Score 25+ Points in Dominant Home Victory
Three Sharks Score 25+ Points in Dominant Home Victory
News   -   May 14, 2026

The SBS Bank Southland Sharks dominated the second half to defeat the Jadcup Auckland Tuatara 111-94 at home last night, with three players scoring more than 25 points each. The visiting Tuatara started strongly, with Josh Dilling and KC Ioane hitting multiple buzzer beaters in the opening two quarters to

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