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Local Rider Takes Stage Win On Day Two
Jeremy Presbury throws his bike across the line for the stage win ahead of Reuben Page-Brown
Sport & Motorsport   -   Nov 02, 2026

Cameron Jones has retained the SBS Bank Tour of Southland's orange jersey after a day which delivered a lovely comeback story for local rider Jeremy Presbury.

Public Consultation On Rates Policy Now Open
Public Consultation On Rates Policy Now Open
Councils   -   Nov 02, 2026

Changes to income thresholds for the scheme in 2025 meant more households now qualified for assistance, including SuperGold cardholders.

SpaceOps Staff Would Quit Over Military Work
SpaceOps Staff Would Quit Over Military Work
Business   -   Nov 02, 2026

Staff at Southland satellite company SpaceOps say they would walk off the job if the firm took on military contracts — but its founder has no intention of writing a policy to rule that out.

Alleged Serious Assault At Balclutha Campground
Alleged Serious Assault At Balclutha Campground
Southland   -   Nov 02, 2026

A scene examination is taking place today, with residents to expect an increased Police presence in the area over the coming days as enquiries continue.

Southland Wait Lists Cut Thanks To $23m Investment
Private Providers Reduce Southland Surgical Wait Times
Health & Wellbeing   -   Nov 02, 2026

National Party Invercargill candidate Penny Simmonds has come out strongly in support of the use of private providers as they help reduce surgical wait…

RIF Backs Mainlander As Regular Invercargill Service
Inbound Southerner crossing Lindisfarne Street. Early 1980's
New Zealand   -   Nov 02, 2026

The Mainlander will shift from monthly excursions to a regular timetable between Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru, Oamaru, Dunedin, Gore and Invercargill.

Almost 30 Subaru Vehicles Stolen Since August
Almost 30 Subaru Vehicles Stolen Since August
Dunedin   -   Nov 02, 2026

Since August, almost 30 incidents involving stolen Subaru vehicles have been recorded across the Otago Coastal area, with a noticeable increase during October.

Airport Runway Sprint Kicks Off Tour Of Southland
Airport Runway Sprint Kicks Off Tour Of Southland
Sport & Motorsport   -   Nov 02, 2026

High-speed runway sprint sets the scene for the Tour of SouthlandThree-time Tour of Southland Sprint Ace Nick Kergozou took to the tarmac at Invercargill…

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