News Desk
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 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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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