Lately, with so many couples in my age group splitting up left, right, and centre, I keep hearing that line from Tina Turner’s What’s Love Got to Do with It in my head and wondering… Is it actually love that makes relationships last? Valentine’s Day has never

Twenty-eight lucky Lotto players are celebrating tonight after each winning $11,108 in Lotto Second Division during the live draw. Among them is a ticket holder from Invercargill, who bought their winning ticket at New World Elles Road. This follows the Invercargill Celebrates $1 Million Lotto Win on Saturday 7th

The bulls were the winner on the day at the Southland Rodeo in Invercargill last weekend. President Jordan Cook warned competitors leading up to the competition that the calibre of the bucking bulls this season was exceptionally high. “They were too good this year and some of the best in

Organisers of the Burt Munro Challenge are having a well deserved week off before the planning starts again for next year’s big 20th event. February 2027 will also be the 100th Centennial of the Southland Motorcycle Club, making the event all the more special - with a few extra

Hospice Southland has thanked event organiser Scott Whitaker after a successful charity golf day brought the Southland community together in support of hospice care. Par for Purpose, held on Friday, 13 February 2026, united local golfers, businesses and community leaders for a day focused on raising funds and awareness. The

There’s plenty happening around Invercargill and Southland this weekend — from the colourful Bluff Garden Show and the laid-back vibes of Summer Sounds in Bluff, to fast-paced action as the Southland BMX Club hosts its Mainland South event in Invercargill. Down in Gore, the Harness Racing Club celebrates a major

Update 10:45am: SH93 is now OPEN. Take extra care and follow the temporary speed limit in place Old Coach Road, between Kaiwera Downs Road and Isla Road, is closed following a two-vehicle crash this morning. The crash, involving a car and a truck and trailer unit, was reported to

The Southland BMX club will be hosting its Mainland South event this coming weekend, with more than 100 young riders coming to Invercargill to compete. The club hosted the 2025 BMX New Zealand National Championships last year and now has one of the premium tracks in the country. Club president