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“The Southland Stags proudly announce their new jersey charity partner for 2023, The Hawthorndale Care Village,” revealed Matt Saunders, Director of Rugby. This significant partnership aims to raise awareness and provide support for dementia care in Southland. As part of the collaboration, the upper

Adventure Southland’s founder Bill Roxburgh has won a Central Otago sports award for his long serving commitment to sports administration. The retired multisporter is currently living in Alexandra and last year joined the ice rink (IceInline), as its main manager. He’s also just handed over the rope

At least 20 people have been arrested and 85 charges filed in Operation Pakari, a Southland-based termination focused on violent offending. Related: Gang Violence Crackdown: Multiple Arrests in Southland Operation There have been 20 warrants executed this week in Mataura, Gore, Invercargill, Dunedin

The High Commissioner of India to New Zealand is coming to Invercargill this weekend, and will participate in Asana yoga as well as interact with the local community. Also in conjunction with International Yoga Day on Sunday, the event starts at 11am and Her Excellency Ms Neeta Bhushan, will be the

“Splash Palace is changing its weekend opening hours from the end of May,” announced Invercargill City Council Manager Aquatic Services Stephen Cook. “From the weekend of 27 May, the pool will be open from 8am to 6pm at weekends,” he continued, highlighting the change from the current opening hours

Paddy O’Brien (ONZM) takes up a new role as Wing Patron, offering unwavering support and guidance to the upcoming generation of New Zealand Police officers. Mr O’Brien has been officially named Patron of Wing 370, which sees him mentor 60 recruits as they begin their police training next month. The

The Taxpayers Union was blown away by the support they received in Southland, where it was evident the community feels strongly about protecting local democracy. The ‘Hands Off Our Homes’ roadshow just finished touring the South Island and is making its way north, but teamed up with Federated Farmer

The Invercargill branch of KiwiHarvest has repurposed the equivalent of one million meals for Southland residents. The food rescue organisation launched in Southland in August 2021 and since then has rescued 366,789kgs of good quality kai – the equivalent of 1,047,970 meals. Invercargill branch mana