Southland Express

Southland Express Community newspaper The Southland Express is a weekly tabloid community newspaper based in Invercargill, New Zealand's southernmost city.

The Express publishes 35,000 copies and is delivered free to all households in the Invercargill area and most of the Southland district.

A teenager shot an air gun at members of the public in Gore, before targeting a roadworker, a court has heard.
04/03/2025

A teenager shot an air gun at members of the public in Gore, before targeting a roadworker, a court has heard.

A teenager shot an air gun at members of the public in Gore, before targeting a roadworker, a court has heard. Caleb Sinclair, 19, received a good...

A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing his wife in Lake Hāwea last year.
03/03/2025

A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing his wife in Lake Hāwea last year.

A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing his wife in Lake Hāwea last year. Robert White (61), fisherman, of Waimatua in Southland,...

Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan showed some Kiwi grit to earn his first Moto3 World Championship point on deb...
03/03/2025

Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan showed some Kiwi grit to earn his first Moto3 World Championship point on debut in Thailand on Sunday night.

Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan showed some Kiwi grit to earn his first Moto3 World Championship point on debut in Thailand on Sunday...

A selection of shots from the Southland A&P Show at the weekend.All photos courtesy of Dave Loudon Photography.
03/03/2025

A selection of shots from the Southland A&P Show at the weekend.

All photos courtesy of Dave Loudon Photography.

A selection of shots from the Southland A&P Show at the weekend.

A former two-term Invercargill city councillor is battling the organisation she once represented over an unkempt section...
03/03/2025

A former two-term Invercargill city councillor is battling the organisation she once represented over an unkempt section.

A former two-term Invercargill city councillor is battling the organisation she once represented over an unkempt section. In December, Karen...

Invercargill City Council needs to do the "right thing" and revoke consent for new giant powerlines, says Taieri's MP.
03/03/2025

Invercargill City Council needs to do the "right thing" and revoke consent for new giant powerlines, says Taieri's MP.

Invercargill City Council needs to do the "right thing" and revoke consent for new giant powerlines, says Taieri MP Ingrid Leary.

Illegal dumping is hitting Southlanders in the pocket, with warnings it could result in a rates increase.
03/03/2025

Illegal dumping is hitting Southlanders in the pocket, with warnings it could result in a rates increase.

Illegal dumping is hitting Southlanders in the pocket, with warnings it could result in a rates increase. This week, Environment Southland...

Melissa Vining says she cannot describe in words what she was feeling yesterday when the Southern Charity Hospital was f...
02/03/2025

Melissa Vining says she cannot describe in words what she was feeling yesterday when the Southern Charity Hospital was finally opened.

Melissa Vining says she cannot describe in words what she was feeling yesterday when the Southern Charity Hospital was finally opened. After six...

The Highlanders are bringing back a green jersey.
27/02/2025

The Highlanders are bringing back a green jersey.

The Highlanders are bringing back a green jersey. But do not even think about complaining — this one is for the kids. The Highlanders will wear a...

Kerryn Tomlinson rewrote the history books during her big day out at Winton yesterday.
27/02/2025

Kerryn Tomlinson rewrote the history books during her big day out at Winton yesterday.

Kerryn Tomlinson rewrote the history books during her big day out at Winton yesterday. The Oamaru horsewoman added winning trainer to her list of...

A southern council has reported an increase in health and safety events, including abuse and "challenging behaviour".
27/02/2025

A southern council has reported an increase in health and safety events, including abuse and "challenging behaviour".

A southern council has reported an increase in health and safety events, including abuse and "challenging behaviour". The Invercargill City Council...

Bring back the Riverton Sound Shell is call from an event organiser.
26/02/2025

Bring back the Riverton Sound Shell is call from an event organiser.

Bring back the Riverton Sound Shell is call from an event organiser. Riverton Blues & Jazz by the Sea organiser Jaimee McCabe and the event’s...

A former Invercargill volunteer of an animal charity says "greed got the better of her" when she stole more than $20,000...
26/02/2025

A former Invercargill volunteer of an animal charity says "greed got the better of her" when she stole more than $20,000 from donations and adoption fees for cats and kittens.

A former Invercargill volunteer of an animal charity says "greed got the better of her" when she stole more than $20,000 from donations and...

A planned storyboard acknowledging the life and achievements of Sir Tim Shadbolt is still to see the light of day — five...
26/02/2025

A planned storyboard acknowledging the life and achievements of Sir Tim Shadbolt is still to see the light of day — five months after the official renaming of the terminal at Invercargill Airport.

A planned storyboard acknowledging the life and achievements of Sir Tim Shadbolt is still to see the light of day — five months after the official...

The former Breakers player and coach, Kevin Braswell, has died.
25/02/2025

The former Breakers player and coach, Kevin Braswell, has died.

The former Breakers player and coach, Kevin Braswell, has died. The Breakers confirmed his death overnight on their page. The 46 year old...

The Southern Charity Hospital has secured the services of a world-renowned surgeon, just as the doors are about to open ...
24/02/2025

The Southern Charity Hospital has secured the services of a world-renowned surgeon, just as the doors are about to open on the facility.

The Southern Charity Hospital has secured the services of a world-renowned surgeon, just as the doors are about to open on the facility. In a...

More than $200 million - including $90m for Stewart Island - is needed to undertake the "most complex and challenging" i...
24/02/2025

More than $200 million - including $90m for Stewart Island - is needed to undertake the "most complex and challenging" island conservation project New Zealand has ever attempted.

More than $200 million - including $90m for Stewart Island - is needed to undertake the "most complex and challenging" island conservation project...

Address

5 The Crescent
Invercargill
9810

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Southland Express posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Southland Express:

Videos

👉 Take the quiz: https://www.riddle.com/view/ZteSxwSe Play our Highlanders quiz every game day—home or away—and you could win a trip to Christchurch for the epic Highlanders vs Crusaders clash on May 23! 🎟️✈️ T&Cs apply. Full details at: ODT.co.nz/quiz #Highlanders #ODTQuiz

Shortcuts

Share

Category