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Geoff Lange was an experienced co-driver who had driven in National Championship rallies before he met Barry Robinson and their rallying combination was born. Geoff was originally going to co-drive for Barry’s brother Darryl but sadly Darryl passed away before that happened. “Sometime after that the

A new trophy especially for members of the Central Otago Motorsport Club has been added to the trophies on offer when the MLT Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally takes place this Saturday, 7 October. The rally remembers the late Barry Robinson, a South Island rallying legend who originally farmed

Early this morning, the Invercargill CIB, with the support of the Armed Offenders Squad, conducted a search warrant at a residence on Robertson Street, Richmond. Several items were confiscated from the property and are currently under examination. While the details of the seized items have not been

Art Attic Gallery opened its new exhibition on Friday, ‘Through the Lens’, a collaboration with the Southland Photographic Society. The showcase exhibition drew photography enthusiasts from all around Southland who braved the stormy weather for opening night. The display hosting almost 120 artworks

A couple of old Southland farmers managed to stop traffic in Auckland for 10 minutes on Sunday, as the Groundswell NZ entourage bounced its way through the city. And that’s exactly what Bryce McKenzie and Laurie Paterson wanted to achieve with their Drive 4 Change rally from Invercargill to the Elle

There was plenty of Southland success at the Southland Indoor Championships for radio-controlled racers at the Wallacetown Community Centre on Saturday. Thirteen-year-old James Beck of Invercargill led the way with a win on debut in the TCR front-wheel-drive class with his Schumacher FT8. Never havi

The Y Southland, in collaboration with community funders and Active Southland, has launched the Community Connector, a trailer equipped with brand new functional fitness equipment and active play experiences. The trailer will be taken into communities throughout Southland and provide free opportunit

Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark has a bucket list of 15 things he wants done by the time he exits the building in just over two years. Nobby’s bucket List: District Plan / Donovan Park Te Puawae – update / Rockdale reserve ICC Shared building with Environment Southland Saving Grace – Community h