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Middle distance runner Millie McFadzien and rugby player Olivia Gill have been recognised during the ILT Academy Southland end-of-year celebrations in Invercargill tonight. Academy Southland, first piloted in 2005, provides a range of support for many of Southland’s best young athletes — including mental skills training, athlete life, nutrition, and

If you're still tidying up after the recent storm, you’ll be able to get rid of your green waste and scrap metal for free this weekend in Invercargill. To access the green waste drop-off, you must enter from the south end of Bond Street via Bluff Highway/

Multiple fire crews responded to the scene, working throughout the night to control the blaze. By just after 1am on Wednesday morning, the fire had been contained. However, it continued to burn and remained out of control during the day. The fire is estimated to have covered around five hectares.

Two talented Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) chefs have been selected as finalists in the prestigious Proud to be a Chef (PTBAC) programme, which takes place in Melbourne, Australia, in February 2026. Recent SIT graduate Sam Kissell and current cookery student Hery Sakti will join 30 other emerging chefs from

This Saturday, there’s a record-breaking $55 million Powerball jackpot – and it must be won. The big question is: will one lucky player take it all, or will the prize be shared among several winners? In a Must Be Won draw, if there is no Division 1 Powerball winner, the

Hospice Southland has announced the appointment of Pete Thompson as its new Chief Executive, with his leadership beginning in January 2026. Thompson steps into the role with over two decades of leadership experience, having held senior positions in both local government and the not-for-profit sector. His past roles include Executive

Four new members have been appointed to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Board, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds announced. “I am pleased to appoint and welcome Emeritus Professor Sally Davenport MNZM, Dr Uluomato'otua (Ulu) Saulaulu Aiono ONZM, Mr Simon Flood and Mr Michael (Mike) Chapman as new members

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging residents in Southland to take extra care when burning storm debris, after a series of hedge fires over the past ten days. These incidents have raised concerns about avoidable fire outbreaks during a time when the region is still recovering from late October’