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* Nate Hadden claims early lead in Tour of Southland with strong stage one finish. * Dunedin's James Gardner wins stage one after joining decisive mid-race breakaway group. * PowerNet and Creation Signs-MitoQ set competitive pace during prologue team time trial. Young Australian cyclist Nate Hadden, who joined the Tour of

Join us as Mayor Nobby Clark discusses two of Invercargill’s most significant developments: the new $87M Museum of Southland and the ongoing Bluff wastewater challenges. Nobby provides a detailed breakdown of the museum’s costs, including the Tisbury facility and tuatara enclosure rebuild, and explains how the Bluff wastewater

* Manapōuri Power Station's capacity to rise significantly with new transformer installation. * The 104-tonne transformer completed a complex journey across Lake Manapōuri. * Completion of transformer commissioning expected by Christmas, boosting winter power supply. Meridian’s Manapōuri Power Station has successfully received a 104-tonne transformer, marking a major step in

Good afternoon, Southland. Here's your weather update for Invercargill, Stewart Island, and the broader Southland region, effective from 12:00 PM today, Saturday, November 2, 2024. Invercargill: * Afternoon: Expect mostly cloudy and chilly conditions, with a couple of morning showers giving way to light rain in the afternoon.

* Teretonga Park’s motor racing season spans from December to April with packed events. * Fans will see both international racing stars and iconic classic cars this season. * The 2024/2025 schedule promises thrilling experiences with both modern and vintage races. The 2024/2025 motor racing season launched at Invercargill’s

Dr Alan Bollard CNZM and Mr Bharat Guha have been appointed to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) board, Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds says. “I would like to welcome the two new members joining the TEC board,” Ms Simmonds says. “Dr Alan Bollard CNZM is an experienced public

Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie was more interested than most while watching television coverage of the recent Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit Of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. That is because the 17-year-old Southlander will be racing at the iconic venue himself from 31 October

The Government has announced a significant investment of over $21 million into St John, aimed at boosting the country’s emergency services. Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello emphasised the importance of this funding in maintaining critical health services during challenging times. “St John provides an essential service by ensuring