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A look back at a selection of stories produced in the first month of The Southland Tribune.
Here’s a look back at a selection of stories produced in the first month of The Southland Tribune.
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13. Family man: 'Rock bottom' to inspiring others
We wanted to start with a story with a touch of inspiration and Peter Mirrielees was kind enough to share his story to help us do that. (READ MORE).
12. Remembering The Sugar Shack; Invercargill's “Calypso-Caribbean” past
The nightclub that became home to Invercargill's young geniuses. This might well be our most popular story to date. (READ MORE).
11. Bikers' multi-million-dollar gift to Southland
The Burt Munro Challenge is so important to Southland’s economy, and we’ve got a group of bikers to thank for that. We thought we’d highlight that. (READ MORE).
10. March 1, 2019: Our new Prime Minister's tough day out in Invercargill
This was our attempt at finding a local angle to Chris Hipkins’ selection as Prime Minister of New Zealand. (READ MORE)
9. Crunchy: Quest to solve world’s food problems from Invercargill
The Tribune is keen to celebrate Southland success and inspirational people and Benji Biswas ticks both boxes. (READ MORE).
8. How well do you know Invercargill's new mayor?
We decided to delve a bit deeper into who Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is. Did you know he was an avid Sting fan back in the day? (READ MORE)
7. Is a non-alcoholic alternative drink revolution really on its way?
There are two ‘alcohol-free bottle stores’ in New Zealand and one is in Invercargill. We thought it was worth checking it out. (READ MORE).
6. Southland musician's dream becomes a reality
All we’ll say here is if you haven’t yet listened to Michael’s debut single Across the Ocean, get to it. (READ MORE).
5. Matt Saunders: The former Stag is ready to get to work
We got the first interview with Saunders after being appointed as Rugby Southland’s new director of rugby and it was a refreshing and informative chat. (READ MORE).
4. The $448k phone call that could change the arts
In terms of stories for the arts sector, they don’t come much bigger than this funding boost. (READ MORE).
3. Meet the teen who 'runs around hills and doesn't sleep'
Nathan Burdon penned this brilliant piece on 19-year-old adventure racer Dean Stewart. (READ MORE).
2. What the girl from Otautau plans to do with Super Bowl ring
This is probably our most enjoyable story to date. Atipa Mabonga is a champion in many ways. (READ MORE).
1. Voice of Gore: 3.30am alarm, the flood, and the pain of leaving
Broadcaster Luke Howden is a shining example of someone who has thrived in an adopted community. We felt that was worth celebrating. (READ MORE).
you are doing a great job Logan. Always a good read, keep up the good work