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The work that some frontline volunteer service organisations in Southland do is quite literally life-saving. What’s more incredible is that these services are often provided by local volunteers, who give their time and energy to help and support others in their community. In fact, if it weren’t for

* Glenn Haden won the time trial stage, narrowly beating Ben Oliver by one second. * Josh Burnett leads overall with a nearly two-minute advantage over Matthew Wilson. * Final stage covers 77km to Invercargill amidst challenging weather conditions. Masters rider Glenn Haden claimed victory in the penultimate stage of the 2024 SBS

* Josh Burnett holds orange jersey despite challenging rain-soaked Southland stage. * Liam Walsh secures first solo stage win amidst PowerNet’s successful tour performance. * Final day features a time trial and 77km stage to Invercargill. Josh Burnett remains the man to beat as he retained the leader’s orange jersey heading

* The $87 million museum project officially began with a ceremonial sod-turning event. * Community support drove the council’s decision to fund and prioritise the museum build. * The museum will combine tactile and immersive digital exhibits, opening in late 2026. The next phase of work on the Museum of Southland was

* Daniel Whitehouse claimed the Bluff Hill stage in the SBS Bank Tour of Southland. * Josh Burnett extended his lead despite challenges, including a crash involving his teammate. * Weather conditions are set to worsen for the next stage from Invercargill to Gore. Daniel Whitehouse (Quality Foods Southland) seized the spotlight on

* Southern delegation delivered a petition with 34,000 signatures to Parliament today. * Campaign leaders urge the Government to fulfil promises for the new hospital build. * Retrofitting or downscaling the hospital would increase costs and delay completion. The Save Our Southern Hospital campaign made a bold statement in Wellington today, as

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Southland farmers through a new trade agreement with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “This landmark agreement is set to bring substantial benefits to Southland exporters by removing tariffs on 99 percent of New Zealand's trade

* Josh Burnett dominates Remarkables climb, claiming Tour of Southland lead. * Local rider leads by 48 seconds before Bluff Hill stage. * Team effort boosts Burnett’s climb to overall victory contention. Josh Burnett has taken control of the Tour of Southland, winning the prestigious Queen Stage with a commanding performance on