Mike Sanford

Gail Paisley of Woodlands was the big winner of the Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s major promotion at their annual Diamonds Day race meeting at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill on Sunday. Each time a lady placed a bet of $5 on the day they received a coupon to place in the lucky draw for a […]

Great mates combined to win the Group Two Southland Oaks with Treacherous Gall on Diamonds Day at Ascot Park yesterday. The filly powered home from off the speed in one of several outstanding performances on Southland’s biggest day of harness racing. Trainer Regan Todd and driver Craig Ferguson both

A 27-year-old man wanted by Police was arrested at Queens Park this afternoon. He was taken into custody without incident at 2.50pm by Invercargill Police officers. The man had an outstanding warrant. He is due to appear in Invercargill District Court tomorrow morning. Police thank the public for th

If you live in coastal Southland, Stewart Island or Clutha, you might want to hold on to your hats today. A strong wind watch has been issued by MetService for these areas from noon to 11pm on Sunday, 23 April. Westerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places, making it dangerous for outdoo

Gore, Invercargill and Southland have been buzzing with excitement after a string of Lotto wins in the region. Two lucky Southland players are celebrating after each winning $21,969 with Lotto Second Division in the live Lotto draw held on Saturday night. The winning tickets were purchased from Gore

Diamonds Day is one of the biggest days on the harness racing calendar in the south with the culmination of many of the region’s major series, but it is also a big day for on course patrons. Ladies who come along to Diamonds Day at Invercargill’s Ascot Park Raceway this Sunday, 23 April, may go […]

Awarua Synergy Boss Sumaria Beaton is on a mission to get people into warmer, healthier homes.

The Invercargill City Council recently held a whakawātea and blessing ceremony to mark the end of the two-year upgrade of Esk and Don streets. The project involved extensive repairs of underground infrastructure, installation of street artwork, play pieces, outdoor seating, and rain gardens. Mana wh