SIT's return to independence has Southland's MP and Mayor talking workforce, local decision-making, and a raft of new programmes arriving in 2026 and 2027.

Three Invercargill roads close overnight Wednesday and Thursday for footpath repairs — allow extra time if you're heading through those areas.

Saturday's 3-Hour race doubles as the New Zealand endurance title decider, while Sunday brings free-entry saloon racing and a Regularity Trial.

Five million dollars, a partner network of 10, and a place for anyone to contribute — by lifetime gift or bequest — to Southland's future.

A tentative trial date of April 2029 has been set, with name suppression continued while mental health and medical assessments are completed.

Record nations, first Olympic qualifying points on the line — here is the full New Zealand squad and five-day event timetable for Shanghai.

Vinyl colouring sheets, neon artworks and interactive displays: Play 5.0 is now on the walls of Southland Hospital's Children's Ward.

The Art for Leisure programme at SIT Gore draws students from as far as Cromwell and Alexandra — and once they join, they tend to stay. Here's why.