News Desk

Drivers across Southland are being urged to plan ahead as state highway and council roadworks continue across the region. A significant closure remains in place on SH99 at Wallacetown for culvert strengthening. The highway is fully closed from 6.30am on 23 February until 7pm on 9 March. All vehicles,

Two Lotto players from Thames and Invercargill have each won $500,000 in Lotto First Division during tonight’s live draw. Rearview Mirror - A Look Back At The Weeks News That WasA week of community news from the Southern Scooter challenge, St John playhouse fundraiser for their new Invercargill

Invercargill’s first Museum opened its doors on Dee street in 1872 as part of a Scotch Pie shop. It’s rumoured to have had a live monkey, tortoise, kiwi and kakapo through the early years along with preserved insects, stuffed birds, seals and many artifacts which kept enthusiastic foot

The Southland Sharks have strengthened their roster for the 2026 season, confirming the return of Dane Bertinshaw, Will LegerJack Ramage as the side builds towards its April 10 opener against the Otago Nuggets. Wynyard Webster And Snow Join SharksThe Southland Sharks have continued building their roster for the 2026 NZNBL

ILT has delivered a better than anticipated profit result and will award a staff-wide bonus to recognise the team’s efforts during a busy and challenging trading period. ILT’s board has confirmed plans to share the outcome with employees across all establishments through a one-off bonus. ILT President Paddy

Southern District Police are urging rural residents in Clutha and Gore to remain alert following a rise in burglaries across farming areas. Several incidents are currently under investigation in the heart of Southland, where offenders have been targeting fuel supplies and valuable farm equipment. Police say the recent spike has

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.