Since 1861, we've been telling the stories that matter, championing our people and standing up for our island.
Our mission is to empower and connect the South,championing the people, businesses and ideas that shape our island.
Our vision is to be the South Island's most trusted voice:leading, informing and inspiring through media that matters.
We’re New Zealand’s largest independent media company with an offering spanning 24 newspapers, five magazines, two events and more.
It's about our strength that lies not just in what we publish – but in the people who make it happen.
Behind the scenes, a team of specialists brings our stories, events and campaigns to life: journalists, editors, designers, developers, videographers, strategists, and creatives. They are about everything from print to digital, events to marketing, they craft the work that keeps the South informed, engaged, and connected.
“In a world full of platforms claiming to be news, the role of a newspaper is more important than ever. Our journalists are trained in news-gathering with standards, discipline and principles that guide everything we do.
We’re proud of the trust we’ve built. We’d be deeply concerned if we ever lost that and started chasing trends instead of doing our job, which is to deliver the news to our regions.”
"News is a public good funded by a commercial model. Local journalism informs, entertains and holds people to account. It is a cornerstone for a democratic society. It ensures that stories are told in a fair and balanced way.
We are heavily invested in communities across the South Island. We have journalists and staff on the ground. This ensures that we have great editorial coverage and impactful advertising solutions.”
Grant McKenzie, CEO
Our Brands
From broadsheets to local events, magazines to news platforms, our reach runs deep across the South Island.
From 1861 to today
Explore our history
As New Zealand's longest-running daily newspaper, we have grown into a modern media company while maintaining our commitment to delivering trusted news and information.
