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Paul Claridge - Ace helicopter pilot for Southland Helicopters passed away just recently at a way too young age and leaves behind a partner in Cara and young family. Southland Helicopters posted, with over 10,000 flying hours under his belt, he was an exceptionally skilled and respected pilot, whose

Approximately 555,000 people came through ILT Stadium Southland's doors last year, as the venue and GM Jo Hutton are named finalists at the 2026 EVANZ Awards.

Married for 65 years, Ken and Yvonne Officer's Austin Cambridge is now available to view at Reloved by Hospice South, corner of Leet and Deveron Streets.

Games, a free BBQ, costume judging and sweets — the Rotary Halloween party is back at the Stumpery after a year off. Entry is free.

SIT Childcare has celebrated 30 years at its current site on the corner of Eye and Ness Streets, where spaces are currently available.

Here we are team, 12 months on from the storm that blew the blue blazes across Southland. For me it seemed like an ordinary October day when I headed to work for a 7.30 start. Little did I know that pretty much everything would be turned on its head

Forty food stalls, cultural performances and free activities drew the biggest crowd in the Hokonui Culture Feast's history — up from 2,500 last year.

From wilding pines to Fiordland marine protection, Environment Southland's Community Awards recognised winners across 10 categories at Thursday's 30th ceremony.