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ANZAC Day is today, Lest We Forget. A day for us all to take a step back and think for a moment all that have served in battlefields near and far over many, many decades. Many of those who have served did not return, did not return to live full, productive and prosperous lives, but […]

Gail Paisley of Woodlands was the big winner of the Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s major promotion at their annual Diamonds Day race meeting at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill on Sunday. Each time a lady placed a bet of $5 on the day they received a coupon to place in the lucky draw for a […]

Great mates combined to win the Group Two Southland Oaks with Treacherous Gall on Diamonds Day at Ascot Park yesterday. The filly powered home from off the speed in one of several outstanding performances on Southland’s biggest day of harness racing. Trainer Regan Todd and driver Craig Ferguson both

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