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Rugby Southland has officially wrapped up its three-year charity partnership with the Hawthorndale Care Village (HCV) by donating $16,014, closing a chapter that has seen years of collaborative fundraising and community involvement. The latest donation was generated through the 2025 SBS Bank Southland Stags Charity Jersey, worn during Round

Police Search and Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of two climbers who went missing in Fiordland National Park over the weekend. Two Climbers Named After Fiordland TragedyPolice have released the names of two climbers who lost their lives on the north buttress of Sabre Peak in Fiordland over the

Cruise tourism continues to inject significant value into Southland’s economy, with the 2024/2025 season generating $15.8 million in visitor spend across the region. New national data from the Value of Cruise Tourism 2024/25 Economic Impact Assessment shows Fiordland led the way with $11.3 million, followed

The much-loved Christmas Lights are back, spreading joy across Invercargill and beyond! This year’s 2025 Professionals Invercargill Christmas Lights Community Showcase features a stunning array of homes throughout our neighbourhoods. As you enjoy the dazzling displays of the annual Christmas lights, please be mindful and respectful of the entrants’

Invercargill MP and Vocational Education Minister. Minister Penny Simmonds addressed graduates at Friday's (12 December) ceremony – not only congratulating them on their studies but also celebrating SIT and its future as an independent institute. “This is the beginning of a new era, as we exit the centralised polytechnic

Southlanders are preparing for a major city-wide celebration this graduation season, as Kelvin Street transforms into ‘Graduation Lane’ to honour students, the community, and the return of the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) to local control. The Graduation Walk procession, set for 12 December at 4pm, will close part of

Southland Rugby League releases statement on 14s Grand Final The Southland Rugby League District Board strongly condemns the incidents that occurred during and following the 2025 U14s Grand Final. These actions do not reflect the values, spirit, or mana of the game, and will not be tolerated. An Independent Judiciary

A Nelson local is celebrating a life-changing win after taking home a massive $16 million prize in the latest Lotto draw. The winning ticket was bought at Fresh Choice Nelson City and includes $15 million from Powerball First Division and $1 million from Lotto First Division. “Tonight’s winner is