Southland Express

23/05/2025

🎸 Congratulations to the Gold Guitar Awards – celebrating 50 years! 🎉
🎟️ Enter giveaway: https://www.odt.co.nz/competition. Win tickets to the Junior & Intermediate finals on May 31 in Gore.
We’re tipping our hat to the incredible organisers (MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards) behind this iconic event, part of Bayleys Tussock Country Music Festival
🎶 Catch great acts on the ODT Tussock Stage – and if you're an ODT subscriber, enjoy 20% off gig tickets: odt.co.nz/subscriber-discounts 🤠

30/04/2025

A report supporting a shake-up of Southland’s four councils has raised a raft of issues with the current model, including high costs, examples of "fraught governance" and concerns with the regional council.

A report supporting a shake-up of Southland’s four councils has raised issues with the current model, including high costs, "fraught governance"...

30/04/2025

Entertainer Suzanne Prentice, CNZM, is congratulated by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro after her investiture at Government House in Wellington yesterday.

Entertainer Suzanne Prentice, CNZM, is congratulated by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro after her investiture at Government House in Wellington...

29/04/2025

After a Southland medical professional told a patient he could not help him, the man went home, locked himself in his room and attempted su***de.

After a Southland medical professional told a patient he could not help him, the man went home, locked himself in his room and attempted su***de....

24/04/2025

Southland cyclist Riley Faulkner will not only represent the region but the country once again on the international stage.

Southland cyclist Riley Faulkner will not only represent the region but the country once again on the international stage. The James Hargest...

24/04/2025

The road between Milford Sound and Homer Tunnel will retain its current speed limit.

The road between Milford Sound and Homer Tunnel will retain its current speed limit. The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi confirmed yesterday that,...

23/04/2025

Learning the importance of Anzac Day and remembering the fallen soldiers from a young age is the aim of an event in Invercargill this week.

Learning the importance of Anzac Day and remembering the fallen soldiers from a young age is the aim of an event in Invercargill this week. He Waka...

22/04/2025

After she met her son’s girlfriend, Kevin Rickerby’s mum told him "she’s a keeper".

After she met her son’s girlfriend, Kevin Rickerby’s mum told him "she’s a keeper". The Invercargill man followed her advice and — 60 years, four...

22/04/2025

Losing their camping gear to a garage fire did not stop a Dunedin family from continuing their family camping tradition.

Losing their camping gear to a garage fire did not stop a Dunedin family from continuing their family camping tradition. Lisa Sintmaartensdyk said...

21/04/2025

The inquiry into the disappearance of Mike Zhao-Beckenridge in the Catlins a decade ago resumes today.

The inquiry into the disappearance of Mike Zhao-Beckenridge in the Catlins a decade ago resumes today. A coroner's hearing was adjourned in...

21/04/2025

SUBSCRIBER: Poppy Balneaves was rapt to win best-dressed woman in the Fashion in the Field event at the Riverton Racing Club’s meeting.

Poppy Balneaves was rapt to win best-dressed woman in the Fashion in the Field event at the Riverton Racing Club’s meeting.

21/04/2025

A potential funding freeze for Invercargill’s heritage buildings could result in spiralling maintenance, an expert has warned.

A potential funding freeze for Invercargill’s heritage buildings could result in spiralling maintenance, an expert has warned. In February,...