Stewart Island/Rakiura, Stewart Island

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

1682 days ago

A new CEO for Stabicraft

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

David Glen started his new job as chief executive of renowned Invercargill boatbuilding company Stabicraft on Monday, and on Wednesday he was locking it down.

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1682 days ago

Your wellbeing is our priority

Rowena Jackson Retirement Village

That's why we've created a whole new section on our website filled with great recipes, gardening tip and lists of helpful apps and entertainment sources - to name a few.

Our 'lifestyle and wellness' section will be updated regularly with great content to keep you entertained … View more
That's why we've created a whole new section on our website filled with great recipes, gardening tip and lists of helpful apps and entertainment sources - to name a few.

Our 'lifestyle and wellness' section will be updated regularly with great content to keep you entertained whilst we navigate these new times. Grab a cuppa and enjoy.

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1682 days ago

One case in Te Anau

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

A Fiordland Medical Practice doctor has confirmed the first case of Coronavirus in the Te Anau community.

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1682 days ago

Missing hunter found

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

An experienced bushman has been found after three nights in the Stewart Island wilderness.

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1682 days ago

The dos and the don'ts of lockdown

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

We've compiled this list of advice for Kiwis during the lockdown. Here are some of the dos and don'ts for the next four weeks.

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1682 days ago

What message do you want to share with your Neighbours?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

The message we shared on the front of today's Southland Times is simple: Be kind, be calm, stay at home.

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1682 days ago

Lockdown day 1 in photos

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Here's what the country looks like on the first morning of lockdown. Hit the "read more" button to see photos from throughout New Zealand.

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1683 days ago

Tiwai has been deemed an "essential service"

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

The Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter, which employs about 1000 Southlanders, has been exempted from the four-week lockdown of New Zealand.

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1683 days ago

We’re now at Alert Level 4. Stay home. Save lives.

New Zealand Government

Dear concerned citizen,

We must now all stay home. Because that’s how we’ll stop the virus.

Level 4 measures will likely be in place for a number of weeks.

Don’t worry. During that time you will still be able to access all the essentials you need, including medicine, food, and other… View more
Dear concerned citizen,

We must now all stay home. Because that’s how we’ll stop the virus.

Level 4 measures will likely be in place for a number of weeks.

Don’t worry. During that time you will still be able to access all the essentials you need, including medicine, food, and other home supplies.

ALL THE TIME, NO EXCEPTIONS
It’s incredibly important that we all follow the Level 4 plan, all the time. No exceptions. Because doing so will save lives.

A CHALLENGE FOR EVERYONE
We realise these are big changes. But these are challenging times.
If we don't all stay home, the whole country will need Level 4 restrictions for longer.

SUPPORT OUR EMERGENCY SERVICE PEOPLE
We owe it to the essential services. Our nurses, doctors and everyone else on the frontline. They’re working tirelessly to save lives. We should all do everything in our power to help them do this.
Thank you to each and every person, for doing their bit.

While you’re staying at home:

STAY CONNECTED
• Don’t let physical distance stop you staying connected. Keep in touch with people using video calls, phone calls, chat and texting.
• If you know people who are living alone, vulnerable, or separated from their loved ones, regularly check-in with them.

STAY WELL
• Continue to practice good hygiene – wash your hands with soap. Then dry.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
• Regularly clean surfaces in your home with disinfectant.
• Keep up regular physical exercise, and get some fresh air when possible. It’s good so long as this is solitary, or only with those you live with.

REACH OUT
If you need advice, support or help, try reaching out to friends, family, whānau or workmates.

WE'RE UPDATING INFORMATION CONSTANTLY
For all the latest advice, including answers to your health and financial questions, go to Covid19.govt.nz.

And remember: what you do now, will help protect all of us.
Find out more

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1683 days ago

Have you wondered who is tracking down contacts of Covid-19 cases?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

The Southern District Health Board has recruited and trained a team of more than 80 people to tract down cases related to coronavirus in the southern region.

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1683 days ago

Level 4 lockdown begins tonight...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

As of tonight at 11:59pm New Zealand will move to a Level 4 alert in response to the #COVID19 pandemic. It will put the entire country on lockdown for four weeks. Here’s what that will mean for us moving forward:

1683 days ago

Happy birthday, Stadium Southland!

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Twenty years to the day that Stadium Southland opened, it has been forced to close its doors - albeit temporally.

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1683 days ago

A message to our Adventurous Seniors

The Team from Readers Tours

There is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.

Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and … View more
There is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.

Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and have everything organised down to the last meal, with free newspapers for a spot of reading or challenging sudoku.

We are passionate about bringing like-minded individuals together to explore this beautiful landscape we call our backyard and are ready to go full steam ahead with our next tour the moment it is safe to do so.

For now, we will continue to bring you stunning photography, travel stories and helpful tips during these unprecedented times.

Our team remains dedicated to helping you, so please pick up the phone or fill out our contact form and we will be in touch. We look forward to you joining us and experiencing New Zealand like never before.

www.readerstours.co.nz... | 0800 0800 99

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1683 days ago

What if you don't have WhatsApp?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

"We are now entering a time where families are separated into individual household bubbles and unable to communicate and interact the way they normally do. Our neighbours are the ones who can step up and help."

1684 days ago

Is someone doing kind deeds in your community?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

These are definitely unusual times for all New Zealanders. And, it's at times like these that unsung heroes pop up in our communities. Do you know of someone who is doing kind deeds to help out neighbours, or doing a random act of kindness that is helpful in your area? Post a comment or email … View moreThese are definitely unusual times for all New Zealanders. And, it's at times like these that unsung heroes pop up in our communities. Do you know of someone who is doing kind deeds to help out neighbours, or doing a random act of kindness that is helpful in your area? Post a comment or email our newsroom news@stl.co.nz

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