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FROM THE NEWS DESK When a big act comes to a small town everyone gets excited. I was lucky enough to see Bill Bailey live at the Invercargill Civic Theatre on Friday night. It was one of those performances which was a perfect blend of comedy, intellect and... Page 2

Messing with the competition How do you prepare for a prowrestling match. By eating a burger as fast as you can, of course. Southern pro-wrestlers Powerhouse T-Rex (Troy Crosbie) and The Hammer (Simon Kairau), Southland Sharks commentator Kayne Big Daddy Johnson, Radio... Page 1

FROM THE NEWS DESK I have a deep suspicion that I am a pessimist. Flowers are in bloom, the birds are singing etc ... I should be thrilled, its spring and summer is just around the corner. But I am not thrilled. I feel uncomfortable and guilty. Now the sun is up when... Page 2

End the holidays with a jig Southland families are getting ready for some fun before returning to the classroom. Jazz Time dance studio owner Lou Horo wants people to stop and feel the beat in a final celebration before heading back to school. She has helped organise the annual... Page 1

Scouting for a suitable site A southern Scouts group is trying to make camping affordable for families. Georgetown Scouts, based in south Invercargill, are in the process of rejuvenating the Mauritangi Scouts camp near Oreti Beach to make the site suitable for schools and other... Page 1

Help break a world record Southlanders are knitting their way into the Guinness Book of World Records. Hospice Southland is calling for knitters to bear arms and help them knit the worlds longest scarf produced by a team. Day programme and living legacies coordinator Shirley... Page 1

Soldiers no longer nameless When Invercargill man Richard Chamberlain walked in and looked at his table he was shocked to see his fathers face staring back at him. It was dark, but I could still recognise him. I thought, crikey thats Dad and thats Uncle Teddy next to... Page 1

Help us identify our heroes Southland-based historians are appealing to the public to identify photos of World War I servicemen from Southland and Otago. The historians are working on an ambitious project to publish photographs of every member of the NZ Expeditionary Force who... Page 1

Hungry, happy hearts An Invercargill early childhood education centre has received the seal of approval from the Heart Foundation. The Queens Park Early Childhood Education Centre received a Heart Foundation Healthy Heart Award last Thursday. Overwhelmed with excitement,... Page 1

Help feed the hungry bees Do you look out for bees in Southland. Southland Bee Society members are launching a fundraising project to encourage people to plant bee friendly plants. Chairman Murry Christensen said it was becoming increasingly hard for bees to find enough... Page 1

Dont sweat the small ones The Southland YMCA is starting up a childcare service in a bid to get more families active. Southland YMCA recreation and wellbeing manager Dave Cheyne said it was often difficult for families with young children to get to the gym. It used to be a... Page 1

Pupils give peace a chance They may be little in stature, but they have big hearts. Pupils from St Teresas School in Bluff have sent messages of peace across the world. The pupils have been taking part in an international project, dubbed Postcards for Peace, as part of... Page 1

Fall prevention classes take off Putting the rubbish out or dusting the house may not be everyones idea of fun, but it is for 84-year-old Norma Ayling. Earlier this year, Norma joined a fall prevention class at Age Concern Southland, called Steady As You Go or SAYGo. Age Concern... Page 1

Looking back at Kingswell As chlorine started leaking through a Kingswell High School science lab, Mike Van Lokvan knew he had made a mistake. A big mistake that could only end with the whip of a cane. Van Lokvan said the first time he misbehaved at the school was one of his... Page 1

Riverton says no to racism Southland residents and shop owners have rallied to support a new business, after the owners were racially abused online. Tony Behl and Gurpreet Gill have planned to open a Riverton Liquor Spot for more than a year. So when a shop became available on... Page 1

Farewell to sugary drinks Two Southland organisations have partnered up in a bid to get children to drink more water at sporting events. The programme, run by Public Health South and Southern District Health Board community oral health service, works with junior rugby clubs to... Page 1

Funding secured for hall Nearly $300,000 in funding has been secured to support the redevelopment of Wintons Memorial Hall. Recent funding grants from the Lotteries Community Facilities Fund ($224,506), Southern Trust ($10,000), Lion Foundation ($8000) and the Southland... Page 1

Kids learning from nature An innovative Winton Kindergarten outdoor education programme is celebrating its success with a book highlighting the activities of the children. The kindergarten has presented the book to the Winton Community Board and it is now on show at the... Page 1

Wrestlers ready to rumble Get ready to rumble. Southern Pro Wrestlings version of the Royal Rumble made famous by US league WWE will debut at the Invercargill Workingmens Club next month, to crown a new number one contender for the SPW New Zealand Heavyweight... Page 1

Winter dip to top off pool Are you ready to brave the winter waves. Thats the question posed to Southlanders by the Toe Toes Community Pool committee this week, as they prepare for their Midwinter Dip with the Dolphins family fundraiser at Curio Bay on Sunday. Organisers... Page 1

Cycle boost in the south Despite ongoing legal dispute, Southlands Around the Mountains Cycle Trail appears to be attracting riders and bringing economic benefits to small towns around the province. This year an influx of bikers has been seen in towns like Winton, Lumsden... Page 3

SIT students cook up a storm Southern Institute of Technology chef and hospitality students achieved unprecedented results at a recent annual regional culinary competition. Students have been taking part in the Salon Culinaire competitions for more than 15 years, but this year... Page 1

Teens prepare for first cuts Two Central Southland College students, who have never had a haircut before, are making the ultimate sacrifice for charity. Regan Wilson, 17, and Laura Robson, 16, will have their heads shaved next month as part of the Otago Southland funrazor for... Page 1

Musical showcases talent Invercargill is going on a Magical Mystery Tour this week. A compilation show taking its audience on a musical tour of some of the most magical songs, by the best artists of all time, The CABARET Clubs Magical Mystery Tour started wowing city... Page 1

Winter warmers Here are some suggestions for taking care of yourself during the long winter months, if the bleak weather is starting to get under your skin a little bit. Try these tried-and-true winter favourites: Hot chocolate Theres nothing quite like wrapping... Page 14

Give me a home for winter Darcy Darcy came to reside at the shelter in October 2015. She was originally dumped at a property out Waimahaka ways and instantly tried to find a companion. Darcy we believe is around 2 years old and is very independent. She does have the tendency... Page 12

Expo focus on fundraising, fun and s.. On Sunday morning Romina Masih will continue her talk from the VIP event on Friday night. Theres also laughing yoga, mums n bubs fitness, zumba, cake decorating demonstrations, and much more. Healthy Communities is committed to supporting mums and... Page 8

Patience in parenting One of the most important things to learn, as a new parent, and as a parent watching their babies grow and change, is patience. A newborn baby neither knows nor cares about your sleep deprivation and the fact that you no longer have any shirts that... Page 8

2016 junior rugby season is here Welcome to the 2016 Southland Wide club rugby competition. Autumn is now upon us and Rugby Southland and the many volunteers from the rugby community are preparing for what will be another very exciting rugby season; fields are being marked out, rugby... Page 10

Colouring in competition School holidays are soon approaching so heres some fun competitions the Southland SPCA have put together for you and your pet to enter: 1. Cut out this cool colouring in competition, put your imagination to the test and send it in to go in the draw to... Page 9

Ball a rite of passage The school ball is a teenage rite of passage for most Kiwis, as well as for young people from many other Western nations. Finding the perfect partner, organising transport and corsages, and finessing gowns, tuxedoes accessories, hair, and makeup are... Page 10

Feeling the need for speed Hold onto your hats! New Zealands premier nationwide providers of professional 400kw Holden V8 Hot Lap & Race Drive experiences are visiting the South at Teretonga Park Raceway next month. Ever wondered what it feels like to be driven or even drive... Page 12

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A taste of culture in Invercargill The Southern Farmers Market held every Sunday from 9.30am to 1.30pm is known to be a busy affair with lots to see, do, eat and drink. What really adds to the overall experience is the diversity in cultures which translates to food you may never have... Page 12