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A Winton health worker's three decades of dedication to rural maternity care has been recognised with a surprise Community Service Award. Debbie McDougall, service manager at Winton Maternity Centre, was presented with the award by Southland District Council and the Oreti Community Board on Thursday in a ceremony

Two Invercargill Airport firefighters are trading their usual serious demeanor for cheesy 80s-style photoshoots as they prepare to tackle one of New Zealand's most grueling charity challenges. Crew Chief Corey Diack and Senior Firefighter Jed Martin will climb Auckland's Sky Tower on Saturday, 23 May 2026,

Hospice South's volunteer team has been recognised with a Minister of Health Volunteer Award, taking out the Community NGO category at a ceremony held at Parliament. The award acknowledges the contribution of more than 400 volunteers who collectively provided over 46,500 hours of service in the past

A new community fund has been launched to help secure the future of ILT Stadium Southland, giving locals a simple way to support one of the region's busiest facilities. The Friends of the Stadium Fund has started with a $100,000 donation from an anonymous Southlander, managed through

Tiger Woods' former caddie Steve Williams will headline a major Southland fundraising event this October, with organisers expecting strong demand for the rare New Zealand speaking appearance. Williams, widely regarded as one of golf's most successful caddies, will be the star attraction at 'A Night Out

The Southland Multicultural Food Festival has delivered another hugely successful event, with organisers reporting record crowds and overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community. Office Manager Jo said the day exceeded all expectations, with constant crowds from the 10am start through to close. "It's been a great day.

Stewart Island could have its long-awaited solar farm operational by Christmas, with construction potentially starting as early as June, officials say. The island's 480 residents currently rely entirely on diesel for electricity and are facing steep price increases due to Middle East conflicts driving up fuel costs. Southland

Organisers of the annual Placemakers Southern Scooter Challenge say it was the best one yet, raising more than $60,000 for the Grace Street Project. Latest News Loading... Co-organiser Tash Clay said changing the route from Teretonga to Te Anau with new stops along the way and the community spirit