Malcolm Gayfer

A group of young Southland dancers are preparing to represent New Zealand on the international stage. The team from Blessed Studio is getting ready to compete at the World Hip Hop Dance Championships in Sydney this September. Creative Director Dominique Vao says the crew, made up of eight dancers, a

Sad to report the passing of a true Southland legend – Jamie Searle. Jamie passed away on Thursday after suffering from an aggressive form of stomach cancer and at far too young an age. For those not in the know, Jamie was the long-time racing scribe for The Southland Times and

Arguably the southernmost point on the planet where it’s being celebrated. The event originated in the United States and has expanded internationally, with official organizers in the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Europe, Japan, and Australasia. The first event was held in California with Metallica launching the event. Since

A blood moon, also known as a lunar eclipse, is set to appear on Friday evening, with peak visibility expected between 8pm and 8:30pm. The phenomenon occurs when the moon passes through Earth's shadow, giving it a reddish tint. Stargazers can see the event with the naked

Yes, it's been 30 years since the epic production graced our stage. The worldwide showbiz phenomenon was staged by what was then Invercargill Musical Theatre Company Inc. A group of original cast and crew members came together on Friday night to reminisce on this amazing production and remember

Aussie has The Melbourne Cup. we have the New Zealand Trotting Cup. The Big Dance, as they call it all part of the huge week that is show week in Christchurch. There are so many top horses and drivers that will line up for the $1 million big race that

The Great Race, the Lexus Melbourne Cup is on again later today (Tues) 24 of the world's best gallopers are set to start in the race with just three of those, Sharp 'N' Smart, Positivity and Trust In You being Kiwi trained but at long odds.

They're here! Well, a couple of them. Two new gleaming locomotives that will take our freight to markets and ports around the country have arrived. The two loco's are the first of an order of several that will replace the ageing DX class trains that have