* Clinton Highway at Waiwera South closed after a truck and trailer crash
* Diversions are set up but not suitable for heavy vehicles at this time
* Motorists travelling through the area are warned to expect ongoing delays
UPDATE 5:25PM
SH1 remains CLOSED between Clifton Rd and Waiwera Station Rd. For
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
Southland motorsport drivers Rolly Lemin and Coleman Stoddart picked up gold at the annual New Zealand Burnout competition ‘Rapanats’ last weekend.
It was the first time since the competition had been running (2019), that the trophies had come south, in what was described as the biggest burnout event in New
* Southland mother Lynne Laverty encourages locals to host Pink Ribbon events this May.
* Her personal journey highlights the life-saving importance of early breast cancer detection.
* Pink Ribbon Breakfasts raise funds for research, education and support for breast cancer patients.
A Southland mum is urging locals to take part in this
A huge day is ahead as the southern harness racing calendar reaches its peak on Sunday (27 April) with the glittering Diamonds Day, hosted by the Invercargill Harness Racing Club — an event which is the culmination of series finals and feature races on the southern calendar.
The day brings together
* Ten young riders from across New Zealand selected for Junior Track World Championships in August
* Team includes standout national champions and returning World Champs riders from 2024
* Championships take place at world-class Apeldoorn velodrome in the Netherlands this August
Cycling New Zealand has named a 10-strong team for the 2025
A popular walking track in Bluff is under threat of becoming dog-free due to what the Department of Conservation (DOC) has described as an ‘obscene’ amount of dog faeces being left behind by careless pet owners.
Foveaux Walkway, part of the Te Araroa Trail, draws hundreds of visitors daily, thanks
* 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
