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Home Show Organisers Seek Final Exhibitors for August Event
Home Show Organisers Seek Final Exhibitors for August Event
News   -   May 19, 2026

Exhibitors wanting to be involved in this year’s Southland Home Show still have time to register for the iconic event, that has been part of the fabric of the community for 31 years. Held at ILT Stadium Southland, the event on August 15 and 16 sees thousands of people

First Corner Drama Derails Buchanan's Barcelona Race
First Corner Drama Derails Buchanan's Barcelona Race
News   -   May 18, 2026

Invercargill teenager Cormac Buchanan's Barcelona Grand Prix ended almost before it began after a racing incident forced him into the gravel trap on the opening lap. The Southland rider had struggled to find his rhythm all weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya but was confident in his race

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Fleeing Invercargill Police
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Fleeing Invercargill Police
News   -   May 18, 2026

Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in Strathern yesterday morning that left a rider seriously injured. Acting Inspector Mel Robertson, Southland Area Prevention Manager, said officers spotted a motorcyclist riding without a helmet on Pomona Street around 7.15am on 17 May and signalled him to stop. "The motorcyclist

Invercargill Lab Missed Cancer Twice Before Woman's Death
Invercargill Lab Missed Cancer Twice Before Woman's Death
News   -   May 18, 2026

Patient advocates are calling for a full independent review of Invercargill's Awanui Labs after doctors twice failed to detect cancer in a 74-year-old woman's biopsies. The retired nurse died a year after her stomach cancer diagnosis was delayed by nine months, despite multiple biopsies containing cancer

Southern Steel Dominate in Wellington With Nine-goal Win
Southern Steel Dominate in Wellington With Nine-goal Win
News   -   May 18, 2026

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel extended their winning streak to five games with a commanding 52-43 victory over the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse in Wellington on Sunday. The Southland team came out firing, establishing a 9-2 lead within six minutes and forcing an early timeout from the home

Home Show Organisers Seek Final Exhibitors for August Event
News   -   May 19, 2026 Home Show Organisers Seek Final Exhibitors for August Event

Exhibitors wanting to be involved in this year’s Southland Home Show still have time to register for the iconic event, that has been part of the fabric of the community for 31 years. Held at ILT Stadium Southland, the event on August 15 and 16 sees thousands of people

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Home Show Organisers Seek Final Exhibitors for August Event
Home Show Organisers Seek Final Exhibitors for August Event
News   -   May 19, 2026

Exhibitors wanting to be involved in this year’s Southland Home Show still have time to register for the iconic event, that has been part of the fabric of the community for 31 years. Held at ILT Stadium Southland, the event on August 15 and 16 sees thousands of people

Southland Farmers Get 18-month Extension on Freshwater Plan Deadline
Southland Farmers Get 18-month Extension on Freshwater Plan Deadline
News   -   May 19, 2026

Southland farmers have been granted an 18-month extension on freshwater farm plan deadlines as the government overhauls what it calls a flawed system. The original May 2026 deadline for submitting farm plans under regional rules has been pushed back to November 2027, giving farmers breathing room while new national standards

Fuel Thieves Target Winton Businesses in Brazen Morning Raid
Fuel Thieves Target Winton Businesses in Brazen Morning Raid
News   -   May 19, 2026

Fuel thieves have targeted two Winton businesses within 12 hours, drilling holes in fuel tanks to steal diesel as petrol prices soar. Police are investigating whether the thefts at a vegetable stall and mechanic's workshop on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning are connected. Wilson's Vege Stall

Local Parks Planner Takes Out National Honour
Local Parks Planner Takes Out National Honour
News   -   May 18, 2026

An Invercargill parks planner has been recognised as the country's best at a national awards ceremony. Invercargill City Council Senior Open Spaces Planner Cassandra Horton was named Parks Leader of the Year at the 2026 Recreation Aotearoa Parks Awards in Hamilton last Thursday. The award recognises exceptional leadership

First Corner Drama Derails Buchanan's Barcelona Race
First Corner Drama Derails Buchanan's Barcelona Race
News   -   May 18, 2026

Invercargill teenager Cormac Buchanan's Barcelona Grand Prix ended almost before it began after a racing incident forced him into the gravel trap on the opening lap. The Southland rider had struggled to find his rhythm all weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya but was confident in his race

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Fleeing Invercargill Police
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Fleeing Invercargill Police
News   -   May 18, 2026

Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in Strathern yesterday morning that left a rider seriously injured. Acting Inspector Mel Robertson, Southland Area Prevention Manager, said officers spotted a motorcyclist riding without a helmet on Pomona Street around 7.15am on 17 May and signalled him to stop. "The motorcyclist

Invercargill Lab Missed Cancer Twice Before Woman's Death
Invercargill Lab Missed Cancer Twice Before Woman's Death
News   -   May 18, 2026

Patient advocates are calling for a full independent review of Invercargill's Awanui Labs after doctors twice failed to detect cancer in a 74-year-old woman's biopsies. The retired nurse died a year after her stomach cancer diagnosis was delayed by nine months, despite multiple biopsies containing cancer

Southern Steel Dominate in Wellington With Nine-goal Win
Southern Steel Dominate in Wellington With Nine-goal Win
News   -   May 18, 2026

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel extended their winning streak to five games with a commanding 52-43 victory over the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse in Wellington on Sunday. The Southland team came out firing, establishing a 9-2 lead within six minutes and forcing an early timeout from the home

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