There is a national story, and then there is a Southland story. The Budget announcements might not have everyone around the country jumping for joy. There is still plenty of conversation around caution, and businesses waiting for things to improve before making decisions. But honestly, Southland has never really operated

One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Allanton. State Highway 1 is closed between the Riccarton Road and State Highway 86 intersections due to the crash at the Law Road intersection. The crash was reported just before 5:40pm. One person died at the

👑 Welcome to Your Weekend Gig Guide – King’s Birthday Edition 🎶 📅 May 29–31 | Invercargill The long weekend has arrived, and there’s plenty happening across Invercargill to keep you entertained. Speight’s is celebrating its 150th birthday with a huge Saturday night party, the A Capella Singers mark 50 years

Steel fans will pack extra stands at ILT Stadium Southland for Sunday's crucial clash with the Northern Mystics. Two additional stands have been installed to boost capacity to nearly 3100, as the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel chase a finals berth with three regular season games remaining. The

New Zealand added 4333 jobs in April, but economists warn the gains probably won't last. Stats NZ data showed filled job numbers rose 0.2 percent between March and April — the second consecutive month of growth. Compared to a year earlier, job numbers were up 0.5 percent,

Invercargill bus fares and pool entry fees will stay the same next year. Invercargill City Council on Tuesday decided against raising bus fares by up to 14 percent and Splash Palace entry fees by 10 percent after more than 150 people submitted on the proposed increases. Most other council fees

Gun licence fees will not skyrocket after the government found $44.9 million to fund the new firearms system. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee said the Budget 2026 funding would prevent licence fees rising to six and a half times their current level. "This funding ensures New Zealand can

Golden tickets have been turning up in menus at the Speight’s Ale House in Invercargill the entire month of May for the brewery’s 150th birthday. Customers dining in have been treated to instant prizes such as Speight’s branded Crocs, chiller bags, hats and drink bottles “and it’