From biscuits to the battlezone: what childhood beliefs teach us about conflict. Conflict’s a funny old thing, isn’t it? Whether it’s the small, everyday frustrations—laundry left on the floor, a teaspoon put back the wrong way in the drawer—or something deeper, like a strained relationship,

An instant-classic edition of Milano – Sanremo on Saturday is also a race that will go down in NSN Cycling Team history. Southland cyclist Corbin Strong sprinted to fifth on the Via Roma to a career-best Monument result, the team’s best-ever result in La Classicissima, and an equal-best Monument placing

A person has died following a single vehicle crash in Invercargill in the early hours of the morning, prompting an ongoing Police investigation. Police signalled for a vehicle to stop on Kelvin Street shortly before 3am. The driver did not stop and fled the area. Officers did not pursue the

Roading crews will begin a major resurfacing project on State Highway 6 in Invercargill later this month, with detours in place to manage traffic while work is carried out. The project is set to start on Monday 30 March 2026 and is expected to take about a month to complete.

Contractors from Downer NZ will begin work resurfacing streets in Te Anau next week. Road works can be disruptive for residents and businesses. The contractors will be doing all they can to minimise the impact on households and business. Your co-operation and patience will help them to get the job

One person has died in a single-vehicle crash along Winding Creek Road in Southland. Emergency services were called to the rural road around 12.40am. One other person sustained moderate injuries and were seen by ambulance services. The road will remain shut as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene

Two overnight crashes have forced major road closures across Southland, with emergency services expected to remain at both scenes for much of the day. In Invercargill, "Leet Street in Invercargill is closed following a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 2:20am." Police confirmed the Serious Crash Unit has

A Southland Lotto player is among four winners set to celebrate after each claiming $250,000 in Lotto First Division during Saturday night’s draw. The Southland winner purchased their ticket online through MyLotto, joining other successful players from Hamilton, Tauranga, and Whanganui. The Hamilton ticket was sold at Dinsdale