A church in western Southland has taken a proactive approach to counter declining numbers at church services by introducing a new position that it hopes will help spread its message further than ever before. Continue reading “New approach to western Southland ministry”
Tourists were rescued from the Milford Road on Monday with little more than the clothes they were wearing, after significant flooding and slips caused widespread damage to the highway and inundated visitor facilities at both Milford and Gunn’s Camp. Continue reading “State of Emergency”
Melissa Vining says her husband Blair would be incredibly “proud and extremely excited” that his idea to bring a charity hospital to Southland is one step closer to reality. Continue reading “Vining legacy continues as charity hospital finds a home”
Emergency Management Southland says preparation and training across the region has helped avoid a massive tragedy, with the “100-year flood” that hit the region showing the true spirit and tenacity of Southlanders. Continue reading “Massive tragedy avoided”
Close to six months since the first direct flight connecting Southland with Auckland landed, the “stars continue to align” for the region as it reaps the benefits from the flight. Continue reading “Direct flights helping the “stars align” for Southland”
