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New Commentator Appointed To Call The Racing Codes Across The South
New Commentator Appointed To Call The Racing Codes Across The South
Sport + Motorsport   -   Feb 21, 2026

The Trackside commentator internship programme continues to pay dividends for racing’s future, with Dan Fogarty stepping into a full-time role as the commentator for the Southern region. Fogarty (23) called the Southland Guineas thoroughbred meeting at Ascot Park in Invercargill last Saturday, and followed that up with the Gore

Fonterra Lifts Milk Price Forecast
Fonterra Lifts Milk Price Forecast
Southland   -   Feb 19, 2026

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has lifted its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2025/26 season, increasing the midpoint from $9.00 per kgMS to $9.50 per kgMS. The forecast range has also been raised and narrowed, moving from $8.50-$9.50 per kgMS to $9.20-$9.

Asberry Commits To Sharks Return
Asberry Commits To Sharks Return
Sport + Motorsport   -   Feb 18, 2026

Fan favourite Caleb Asberry has confirmed he will return to the Southland Sharks for a third season, giving the club a major boost ahead of the upcoming NZNBL campaign. Asberry played a key role in the Sharks’ resurgence last season, leading the league in assists with 7.5 per game.

Full/Partial Closures On SH99/Wallacetown-Lorneville Road
Full/Partial Closures On SH99/Wallacetown-Lorneville Road
Feb 14, 2026

Significant and necessary roadworks on part of State Highway 99 in Southland will mean 24/7 closures over about two weeks, followed by lesser traffic restrictions, which road users are encouraged to plan for.  The 1.3km section of SH99/Wallacetown-Lorneville Road, between the intersections of Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Road and

ROAD CLOSURE: SH93 Clinton to Mataura
ROAD CLOSURE: SH93 Clinton to Mataura
Roadworks   -   Feb 14, 2026

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

Friday Flashback – 1990’s Invercargill Upgrade Plans
Friday Flashback – 1990’s Invercargill Upgrade Plans
Old Invercargill   -   Feb 13, 2026

Invercargill City Council’s latest consultant’s have suggested that the 1990’s plans of making Esk & Don streets one way were mistakes and killed our city centre. Today we take a look back at some of the designs produced by the then 1990’s consultants, that never quite

Have you seen Scott Southwood?
Have you seen Scott Southwood?
Police   -   Feb 12, 2026

Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of Scott James Southwood, who has a warrant to arrest and wanted by Police. It is believed he may have links in the Invercargill, Greymouth and Nelson areas. If you see Southwood please do not approach him, and instead call Police on

What's On This Weekend?
What's On This Weekend?
News   -   Feb 12, 2026

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

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