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The Trident Homes Tactix would have been happy to pocket the points after grinding out a hard-fought 50-31 win over the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in Dunedin on Sunday. In a low-scoring spectacle, the high-flying Tactix were kept honest by a dogged Steel team, inflating the score with a flurry

A 27-year-old man wanted by Police was arrested at Queens Park this afternoon. He was taken into custody without incident at 2.50pm by Invercargill Police officers. The man had an outstanding warrant. He is due to appear in Invercargill District Court tomorrow morning. Police thank the public for th

If you live in coastal Southland, Stewart Island or Clutha, you might want to hold on to your hats today. A strong wind watch has been issued by MetService for these areas from noon to 11pm on Sunday, 23 April. Westerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places, making it dangerous for outdoo

Gore, Invercargill and Southland have been buzzing with excitement after a string of Lotto wins in the region. Two lucky Southland players are celebrating after each winning $21,969 with Lotto Second Division in the live Lotto draw held on Saturday night. The winning tickets were purchased from Gore

Organisers of the 8th Te Anau Tartan Festival held over Easter weekend are recovering and celebrating after their biggest and best event ever. Festival activities spanned three days this year and attracted participants from throughout the country. The big drawcard was the Heart of the Highlands stag

Diamonds Day is one of the biggest days on the harness racing calendar in the south with the culmination of many of the region’s major series, but it is also a big day for on course patrons. Ladies who come along to Diamonds Day at Invercargill’s Ascot Park Raceway this Sunday, 23 April, may go […]

Awarua Synergy Boss Sumaria Beaton is on a mission to get people into warmer, healthier homes.

Faded Media’s Hard Park Takeover Festival at Teretonga Park this weekend is more than just fast, loud cars, and promises to entertain everyone. Organised by Faded Media & Events, the event first started back in October 2021 at the Otepuni location, it then moved to the Ascot Park raceway in April 20