Stewart Island/Rakiura, Stewart Island

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

2547 days ago

Group buys toys for fire service

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

A Balcultha group has created containers filled with children's toys and activities for the fire service, to keep children busy in some emergency situations, while their parents are otherwise occupied.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2547 days ago

Join our Christmas 1 day sale celebrations this Thursday

SuperValue New Zealand

Hi neighbours! As part of our Christmas celebrations, we're holding a Christmas 1 DAY SALE this Thursday 7th Dec! Pop in and see us to get a whole heap of awesome savings and gear up for the festive season ahead. We have Ryans cooked ham for $7.99 kg, Bouton D'or cheese for $1.99 each, … View moreHi neighbours! As part of our Christmas celebrations, we're holding a Christmas 1 DAY SALE this Thursday 7th Dec! Pop in and see us to get a whole heap of awesome savings and gear up for the festive season ahead. We have Ryans cooked ham for $7.99 kg, Bouton D'or cheese for $1.99 each, plus loads more. We look forward to seeing you in-store! Find out more

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2547 days ago

Are you concerned about violence in New Zealand?

White Ribbon

Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find … View more
Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find out how to talk to your sons and use our Toolboxes at www.whiteribbon.org.nz or watch the film ‘Raise Our Men’ which provides an insight into how men are socialised into using violence. Help us end men’s violence towards women now.
Download the Toolboxes

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2549 days ago

Changes to sport coverage

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

We are making changes to the way we cover sport in Southland. To get in touch at the Times for sport-related stories you can either email news@stl.co.nz, post a message on our main Facebook page, or alternatively, the main newsroom number is 03 2111 111 and ask to speak to the chief news director.

2549 days ago

Two suspicious fires in Invercargill

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Several large fires, including one where a 75-year-old man suffered burns, kept Southland firefighters busy at the weekend.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2550 days ago

We’ve dropped our online delivery fees

Countdown

Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

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Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

Pick up is now free if you spend $50 or more, or just $5 for all other orders. Online orders now have a flat-rate fee of $12 for orders up to $199.99, and $8 for orders $200 and over.

Head over to the Countdown website and try online shopping today.

Sally Copland
Countdown’s Head of Online
Try online shopping now!

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2551 days ago

Is your neighbour an Awesome Neighbour?

Electric Kiwi

We’ve had hundreds of you tell us just what makes your neighbour ‘awesome’ with some amazing stories. Do you have an awesome neighbour you haven’t told us about?

It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the … View more
We’ve had hundreds of you tell us just what makes your neighbour ‘awesome’ with some amazing stories. Do you have an awesome neighbour you haven’t told us about?

It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the driveway every week. Maybe they’re just really unique; the neighbour who drives that bright pink car or skateboards with the kids to school each day.

Tell us why your neighbour is awesome and you could win one of four $250 Prezzy® cards (plus one for your Awesome Neighbour).
Enter now

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2552 days ago

The Emergency Mobile Alert system is now live.

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone.
www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2552 days ago

Roading woes

Nat Holland Reporter from Southland Times

We're looking for the worst potholes in New Zealand. Comment on this post with a photo, and the details of where the worst one in your neighbourhood is. If you've reported it to the council, tell us the details so we can check it out. Please note that images and comments may be used as … View moreWe're looking for the worst potholes in New Zealand. Comment on this post with a photo, and the details of where the worst one in your neighbourhood is. If you've reported it to the council, tell us the details so we can check it out. Please note that images and comments may be used as part of a news story.

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2552 days ago

Santa Claus is coming to...Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman

He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.

Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and … View more
He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.

Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit now.

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2553 days ago

Poll: How are you stepping up your cyber defence?

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

Cyber Smart Week is all about doing just one thing to keep your data safe. Doing more than one will help even more! So, what’s your one thing? Vote below..

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How are you stepping up your cyber defence?
  • 23.2% I’ve changed a password
    23.2% Complete
  • 25% I’ve turned on two-factor authentication (2FA)
    25% Complete
  • 27.9% I’ve checked my privacy settings
    27.9% Complete
  • 23.9% I’ve updated my operating system (OS)
    23.9% Complete
276 votes
2554 days ago

Missing fishermen found - do you know more?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

The three fishermen who absconded from the boat in Bluff have been found. Police found them at 5am after a call from a member of the public. Do you have any more information?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2555 days ago

Poll: Would you pay extra to ride the hydroslide at Splash Palace?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Splash Palace thrillseekers will have to splash their cash to use a new proposed hydroslide.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Would you pay extra to ride the hydroslide at Splash Palace?
  • 28% Yes, happy to pay more
    28% Complete
  • 20% Doesn't worry me either way
    20% Complete
  • 52% No, I wouldn't pay more
    52% Complete
25 votes
2555 days ago

It’s time to set up your cyber defence

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much … View more
If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much easier than you’d think. Cyber Smart Week is happening around New Zealand from 27 November to 1 December and it’s all about doing one thing to make a big difference. The Cyber Smart website has all the tips you need to get your family and workmates on board.
Learn more

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2556 days ago

Flooding in Central Otago

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Many inland areas of the South Island remain at risk of severe thunderstorms, following downpours yesterday that brought flash flooding to parts of Central Otago.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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