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Vining never imagined Charity Hospital would become space for public system
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (489+ words) Among the things Melissa Vining imagined the Southern Charity Hospital providing, one of them wasn't a space the public health system would end up using. But within its first year of operation, the Southern Charity Hospital has done just that,…...
Sir Tim Shadbolt Give-a-Little page upsets long-time partner
1+ week, 1+ day ago (460+ words) Sir Tim Shadbolt's longtime partner Asha Dutt says she has been left "very upset" after stumbling across a Give-a-Little page fundraising for a life-sized bronze statue of the late Invercargill Mayor. Dutt said she had no prior knowledge that the…...
Request for council help as financial pressure mounts at Teretonga Park
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (543+ words) Those in charge of Teretonga Park are calling on some support from the Invercargill City Council, as financial pressure mounts for the club that operates the venue. The Southland Sports Car Club has operated Teretonga Park at the reserve land…...
Community encouraged to harvest fruit and vegetables at parks
1+ week, 3+ day ago (279+ words) The community is being encouraged to enjoy the benefits of fresh fruit and vegetables grown in public spaces as the city celebrates Parks Week 2026. Invercargill City Council Manager Parks and Recreation Caroline Rain said the main growing season was coming…...
Opinion: This is what happens when Southland stands together
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (575+ words) Carla Forbes is an Invercargill business leader who led the Stand Up for SIT campaign. OPINION: There are moments when a region earns the right to pause and say well done. This is one of them. The return of Southern…...
Opinion: At least an events conversation has started
2+ week, 2+ day ago (674+ words) Opinion: Last week, I penned a column asking if Invercargill had lost its go-getting approach to events. It has sparked some discussion. Some were not all that thrilled with that piece, believing it was off the mark for various reasons…...
Thirsty Thursday: The whole world is going to Waimumu apart from me...
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (272+ words) Sarah McCarthy's Thirsty Thursday column is brought to you each week thanks to Invercargill-based law firm Mee & Henry Law Files! Tarrifs! Protests! Everything is terrible and I don't know what to do with myself. I'm finding it so hard to…...
Sav's Sidelines: Five takeaways from Queenstown…
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (816+ words) It feels like coaches watch preseason games through slight gaps between their fingers with a nervous look. They know preseason game time is important preparation, but the worst-case scenario is injury so close to the start of the season. Highlanders…...
The Southland Tribune; Edition #472
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (354+ words) Brendon Burke describes the looming greyhound racing closure as "gut-wrenching. He spoke with Logan Savory about his 40-year love of greyhound racing and why he believes it's been an easy target for politicians. (READ MORE HERE). "Why are we waiting…...
'Gut-wrenching': Closure looms for Southlander's 40-year passion
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1225+ words) Brendon Burke stumbled into a love of greyhound racing in 1986. He'd been challenged to give up smoking cigarettes as part of a World Smokefree Week radio promotion. The Southlander worked out he saved about $10 a week by doing so, and…...