News Desk

It's shaping up to be a cracker of a weekend in Southland, and today's looking good: fine with light winds, a high of 21 and a low of 9, and no rain expected. So get out there and make the most of it. First up, today

Reliable fertiliser access underpins Southland's farming production base — and National says without a plan to secure it, that base can't hold.

Voting places for the 2026 General Election are confirmed, and there's a hard enrolment deadline Southland voters need to know about. More than 2,300 voting places will be open across New Zealand on election day, Saturday November 7. Advance voting opens Monday October 26. In total, 2,

Big weekend across Invercargill and Southland. Saturday's the headliner — Game 1 of the Bledisloe Cup (All Blacks v Wallabies, 7:10pm) live and loud across Waikiwi, Editor's Cut, Southland Tavern and The Ave. Saturday daytime goes Highland — the Southern Highland Showdown takes over Ascot Park from

A fine Friday in Invercargill after possible morning fog, then a cracking weekend: fine and about 21°C on Saturday and Sunday.

10.15am, Thursday 8 October from Fire & Emergency. More positive news. The first flight this morning found no visible flames around the perimeter. The fire hasn't grown noticeably overnight. The fire is not out yet, so we have crews back on the ground supported by helicopters, targeting

Laura Allen has taken the top prize at this year's ILT Southland Art Awards, with her work *34 years of Age* claiming the Supreme Award at a ceremony held at Invercargill's transitional public art gallery on Friday October 2. Now in its third year, the awards

Police have arrested two youths in relation to a serious assault of a minor that took place in Invercargill's Queens Park last Friday. Both youths have been charged with aggravated robbery, indecent assault, kidnapping, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. One of the youths has