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The Southland Sharks bank on a wonderful family of sponsors every National Basketball League season and this year they are delighted to have iconic Southland institution, SBS Bank adorning the front of their playing uniforms. SBS Bank has been one of Sharks Basketball’s key partners over recent seas

On a day that had special significance, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel continued their giant-killing ways after securing a memorable 64-59 win over MG Mystics in Invercargill on Sunday. With full crowds back, there is none better than the faithful at ILT Stadium, who turned out in their droves

It is with great sadness that we share the news Great South Chief Executive Graham Budd has died from a suspected heart attack. This news has come as a huge shock to the entire Great South team and of course our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Graham’s family at this time. Graham made a

New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) has today released the findings of its Preliminary Closure Study, outlining for the Southland community the detailed work that will take place to remediate the site as part of any future closure. NZAS Chief Executive and General Manager Chris Blenkiron commente

When Christopher Luxon came to town on Saturday, whatsoninvers.nz founder Mike Sanford asked him some questions about the worker crisis, tax, inflation and mandates. After a tour of the Invercargill Central city centre redevelopment, and the Seriously Good Chocolate Factory where he tried his hand a

Severe gale west to southwesterlies possible for coastal parts of Southland and Otago today. Possible heavy rain for Northland from Sunday evening. A front is forecast to move north across the lower South Island this morning. Severe gale west to southwesterlies are possible behind the front along th

Queenstown Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a fatal crash on Kingston Road (State Highway 6) last night. The crash involved two vehicles and was reported to emergency services at 6.10pm. One person died following the crash and a second person was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital

One person has died and one person has been critically injured in a crash on Kingston Road, Jacks Point, near Queenstown this evening. Police were advised of the crash, involving two cars, at 6.10pm. Emergency services remain at the scene and traffic management is in place. A serious incident has be