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Invercargill welcomes its new Group Manager Community Spaces and Places, Rex Capil, who will assume his role from today (Monday 27th). Bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Gore District Council as Deputy Chief Executive and General Manager Community Lifestyle Services, Capil ha

Rudolph the red-nose reindeer will be leading Santa’s sleigh to a new home at Southland Hospital this festive season. Related: Southland Santa Parade Delights Thousands Of Families With New Route And New Floats Watch: H&J Smith Final Walk Through & Closing Thanks to the wonderful generosity of the S

Marching Southland is gearing up to host the South Island champs in early December for the first time since 2017. Publicity officer Sheree Hall said seven strong teams from Southland amongst 27 total from around New Zealand would be taking part in the event on December 10. Held at Stadium Southland,

It’s almost a bit like Santa’s workshop at the Southland Woodworkers Guild at this time of year, with members getting ready for their annual exhibition that started last Saturday (18th November) and is on now. Now on at the Mary Street clubrooms, a group of 75 members has everything from rocking hor

National Ministers:Christopher Luxon – Prime Minister, Minister for National Security and Intelligence, Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services.Related: New Government Set To Go Nicola Willis – Minister of Finance Minister, for the Public Service, Minister for Social Investment, Associate Mini

NZ First leader Winston Peters will be the deputy prime minister for the first half of the incoming National coalition government’s term, followed by David Seymour for the second half.Related: New Government Ministers – Who Gets What It comes as National leader and incoming prime minister Christophe

Another year of growth and achievement has been recognised at the Academy Southland celebration evening tonight. The Academy, which has been in existence since 2005, provides a two-year programme offering mental skills, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and athlete life advice for young Southlan

Gore Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, 22 November 2023, on Wyndham Road, Tuturau. The accident involved a single vehicle, and sadly, the sole occupant was found deceased. In a related appeal, authorities are seeking sightings of a 1991 Black Mazda