News Desk

Brenny & The Bushwhackers have maroon blood pulsing in their veins. Their Southland-centric sound—a fusion of bluegrass, a dash of country, and a whack of Irish folk with an undercurrent of rural punk—gives voice to the region’s battlers and storytellers. Recorded at SIT Sounds’ state-of-the-art studio in

The popular Duck Shooters’ Widows Designer Clothing Sale is back again this year - and it’s bigger and better than ever before. The massive designer new and pre-loved designer clothing sale has doubled in size this year, extending over 2 days to include both this Friday and Saturday of

Jeanna Rodgers’ tireless voluntary work has been at the heart of the Lumsden community for more than twenty years. Her ongoing dedication was officially recognised on Thursday evening when she received a Southland District Council and Northern Community Board Community Service Award. Mayor Rob Scott and community board chair Greg

Months of hard work and dedication to progress their horses will culminate at Sunday’s Diamonds Day meeting, which serve as southern harness racing’s day of championships. Journalist Jonny Turner has followed the form of each Diamonds Day contender through the season and he gives his take who will

* Gay Munro received a Community Service Award for decades of service and dedication * Her conservation work has helped preserve Southland’s environment for future generations * She also made major contributions to local heritage, education, and community initiatives Gay Munro has been officially recognised for her lifelong dedication to conservation and

Following a constructive meeting this afternoon between the Free Speech Union and Assistant Police Commissioner Jill Rogers, who is responsible for Police training, the Free Speech Union is pleased to welcome a change in approach. Police have affirmed their commitment to changing the threshold for ‘non-criminal hate incidents’ to be

Pope Francis, the first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88 following a period of poor health. His death came just one day after he made a brief public appearance during Easter Sunday celebrations in Saint Peter's Square. The pontiff

Gary Brecka is a human biologist, biohacker, longevity expert, and host of the "Ultimate Human" podcast theultimatehuman.com * Gary Brecka presents nine health tips combining science and biohacking on Rogan’s podcast * Topics include mental health, recovery, ageing, and the power of nature and community * Episode inspired strong