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Two days of motor racing action at Teretonga Park in Invercargill commenced today (Saturday) with most races resulting in extremely close finishes. Of today’s ten races only three had a winning margin of greater than one second. The main exception was in the OSCA Super Saloon class where an

* Katie Morgan seeks third consecutive Kepler Challenge win in Te Anau on Saturday. * Kepler Challenge attracts 450 runners, with 15% of participants from international locations. * Track conditions look favourable, promising a competitive and exciting race weekend. Wanaka’s Katie Morgan has confirmed her late entry into the Kepler Challenge, aiming

The much-loved Christmas Lights are back, spreading joy across Invercargill and beyond! This year’s 2024 Professionals Invercargill Christmas Lights Community Showcase features a stunning array of homes throughout our neighbourhoods, from Lorneville to Otatara and even Bluff. Related: Something For Everyone At The Southland Santa Parade Plan your journey

* Fonterra raises FY25 Farmgate Milk Price midpoint to $10 per kgMS, citing strong demand. * Strategic investments include new UHT cream plant and protein production upgrades in New Zealand. * Q1 profit of $263 million reported, with focus on high-value products and operational efficiency. Fonterra Co-operative Group has raised the forecast Farmgate

Police in Invercargill have located a body believed to be that of Stanley, an 81-year-old man reported missing on Monday. The discovery was made in the Oreti River following a search operation. Stanley was last seen at his home around 1.15 pm on Monday. At the time, he was

There were fancy cars, flags flying, buggies, marching girls, medieval sword fighters and the Invercargill Mayor dressed as the ‘Cat in the Hat,’ but with elephant pants. Related: Discover the Magic: Your Guide to the 2024 Christmas Lights Captain Sparrow was there and a man inside a sputnik, along with

* Police issued 38 infringement notices during a Southland operation against antisocial drivers. * Eleven vehicles were taken off the roads due to serious safety issues. * Authorities urge public reporting to help combat illegal street racing and unsafe driving. Southland Police ramped up their efforts to tackle illegal street racing and antisocial

* Academy Southland celebrated athletes’ international achievements and announced a new sponsor for 2025. * Graduates shone on the world stage, including at the Paris Olympics and JuniorGP races. * The programme’s partnerships continue to support young Southland athletes and foster growth. Academy Southland has celebrated a monumental year, highlighted by international