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• Police breath tested around 200 vehicles during a targeted road safety operation in Gore • Several drivers were charged or fined for alcohol levels and other dangerous behaviours • Police reminded the public that impaired or distracted driving continues to risk lives Police in Gore were disappointed by the behaviour of several

The a2 Milk Company has finalised the $282 million purchase of Yashili’s infant formula manufacturing plant in Pōkeno and sold its majority stake in Mataura Valley Milk (MVM) to Open Country Dairy. The Pōkeno facility, formerly owned by China’s Mengniu Dairy, will be enhanced through a $100 million

• Tribute band The Dead Circus prepares for a five-city national tour in New Zealand • Former members of The Dwellers and The Easy Hearts lead the high-energy STP tribute • Fans can expect a full set of classic Stone Temple Pilots hits performed live on stage The Dead Circus, a top-tier Stone

Southland’s genre-blending nine-piece band Rhythmonyx is preparing to unveil their first full-length music video, “Bones”, during a video release party at Gadoochi Brewery on Saturday, August 23 at 8PM. Written, recorded, produced, and mixed completely in their Invercargill CBD jam room, “Bones” is a bold show of creativity and

It was a weekend to forget in Austria for New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan. Returning from injury, the young Kiwi racer struggled to regain the form he has shown in previous rounds of his rookie Moto3 World Championship season. A crash in practice hindered progress early in proceedings at

The Saints All Male Choir is back this September with its much-anticipated annual fundraiser show, promising a lively night of music and community spirit. Titled The Southern Roadhouse, the event will take place at Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill on Friday 6 September. The choir, known for its powerful performances

Surrey Park Grandstand is officially back in action after eight months of structural upgrades, ensuring it can continue to serve the Invercargill and wider Southland sporting community. Councillors, Council staff, and local club representatives gathered on Thursday to mark the reopening of the 60-year-old facility. The upgrade focused on earthquake

Mike Hosking breaks down the Treasury report’s damning findings on Labour’s COVID spending — and why it could cost them the next election. On a recent Mike’s Minute segment on Newstalk ZB, Mike Hosking dives into the political implications of a new Treasury report. His take? The document