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Farm Fresh South has once again proven its commitment to producing quality dairy products by winning two awards at the Outstanding NZ Producers Awards. The company’s pasteurized milk was awarded the Gold medal, while its raw milk was awarded the Silver medal. This marks the third consecutive year th

An eclectic mix of sporting talent has been included in Academy Southland’s 2023 Foundation Year intake. The Academy’s two year programme supports Southland’s best young athletes to reach their potential both in and outside of sport with advice on mental skills, nutrition, athlete life and strength

Management at the Invercargill City Council admit there are too many health and safety incidents and near misses being reported, and a major overhaul of the system is underway. At yesterday’s Risk and Assurance Committee, councillors thrashed out the issues at length, which at times became heated, a

Scott Robertson, the coach of the Crusaders, has been appointed as the next All Blacks head coach. New Zealand Rugby announced the news after a robust interview process. Robertson will succeed the current All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster, who will lead the team through the conclusion of the 2023 Rug

PowerNet customers in Southland and Otago have been experiencing power interruptions and network disturbances due to the high wind conditions in the region. PowerNet managed networks have been particularly affected, with disruptions reported from Central Southland through to North Otago. PowerNet ch

Ari Pettigrew of Cromwell dominated the annual Eastern Southland Car Club Crossroads Clinton Popotunoa Rallysprint in South Otago last Saturday. Pettigrew, driving a Holden Barina AP4, set some scorching times to win the event with a total elapsed time of 10 minutes.00.39 seconds, bettering Gore dri

A comprehensive three-quarter assault from the Trident Home Tactix has been rewarded with a 55-38 away victory over the Ascot Park Hotel Steel. But it was the Steel who walked off court to the cheers of the crowd – after a final 15 minutes that rates as their best of the season so far. In […]

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for Southland and Clutha, with expectations of 60 to 90 mm of rain and peak rainfall rates of 10 to 25 mm/h. Thunderstorms are also possible and the largest accumulations are likely to occur about and north of a line from Balclutha to Nightcaps. This heavy rain m