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In a significant move for New Zealand’s digital infrastructure, Intelia NZ has announced the Te Waipounamu submarine cable project. This groundbreaking initiative aims to link Invercargill with Sydney and Melbourne, marking a major advancement in the digital connectivity of the South Island. The cab

Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie has made a stunning debut in the 2024 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship. The 17-year-old Southlander lined up for the first round of the series which attracts talented drivers from all over the world at Taupō International Motorsport Park at

Several drivers shared the honours at Teretonga Park in Invercargill on Saturday. Liam MacDonald of Invercargill won both Noel McIntyre Drainage Group A Club Saloon races in his Falcon from fellow locals Jordan Michels (Honda Civic TCR) and Kieran Roberts (Holden Commodore) before Michels won the 25

Former Southland Mayor Gary Tong has become the new chair of the Borland Lodge Adventure and Education Trust. Gary has a long association with the adventure camp having managed it after leaving his job as a police officer in 1984. He was also involved in the huge $1.4 million redevelopment of the lo

In Saturdays live Lotto draw twenty-five lucky Lotto players each won $12,425 in the Lotto Second Division, including a fortunate winner from Southland who purchased their ticket via the MyLotto app. A Hamilton player also secured the Powerball Second Division, boosting their total winnings to a rem

Motor racing featuring Noel McIntyre Drainage Club Saloons and the South Island Wings & Slicks racing cars takes place at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this Saturday. Admission to the event is free with test sessions and qualifying before racing gets underway just before the lunch break. Racing the

JB Hi-Fi is moving south in 2024, with its long-awaited Invercargill store set to open on 19 January.  Part of the retailer’s ambitious expansion plans, this will also be the trans-Tasman retailer’s southernmost store.  Located in Invercargill Central, the store promises an unparalleled shopping exp

Matatu and Rugby Southland have announced a thrilling development for rugby fans: Invercargill will host the first round of the Super Rugby Aupiki season in 2024. This event marks a significant moment as it will be the first time Matatū plays in Southland, a region they proudly represent. Sarah Munr