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Rugby Southland has announced new coaching appointments for the SBS Bank Southland Stags ahead of the 2026 Bunnings NPC season. Marty McKenzie and Richard Jones will take up full-time roles as in-season Assistant Coaches, joining Head Coach Scott Eade. McKenzie, who has worked in a limited capacity with the Stags

Ten kapa haka groups performed from across the South Island on Thursday in Invercargill. The festival celebrates the creativity of performers with intellectual disability through traditional cultural expression This was the first time the regional event is being held in Invercargill’s Ascot Park Hotel Kapa haka performers supported by

This Saturday night marks the grand finale of the ILT Throwback Series – and it’s finishing with one of Invercargill’s most iconic party spots: The Sugar Shack, also fondly known as “The Shack.” 🚗✨ Forward to the Past ✨🚗 This Saturday, take a time travel forward to the past! 🎧 Relive the

Southland’s local state of emergency will come to an end at 9.30am on Friday 7 November. Emergency Management Southland confirmed it will move from its emergency response phase into recovery following widespread damage caused by severe weather in late October. Rex Capil has been appointed Recovery Manager under

Winton is set to host one of the biggest international events in its history, as ten of the world’s best harness racing drivers line up for the World Drivers Championship 25 at Central Southland Raceway on Sunday 9 November. This marks the fifth of six championship rounds and features

Powerball was not struck in Wednesday night’s draw and has rolled over to Saturday, where the jackpot will now sit at a massive $40 million. “Powerball has jackpotted to an epic $40 million on Saturday. It’s now the highest it’s been since August last year when an

Excitement is building across the region as preparations continue for the Pride Property Southland Diwali Festival 2025 — a spectacular celebration of light, culture, and community spirit. The festival will transform ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday, 8 November 2025, from 11 am to 5 pm, into a vibrant showcase of music,

The first Invercargill City Council meeting of the triennium kicked off with Mayor Tom Campbell reflecting on last week’s devastating storm. Mayor Campbell said every council meeting would have a reflection, either from a councillor, himself, or in some cases a member of the public. He said they owed