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Rugby Southland has delivered a stunning financial turnaround, posting a $110,000 surplus after forecasting a $140,000 deficit at the start of 2025. The union shared the results at its 139th Annual General Meeting last night, with CEO Hua Tamariki highlighting the achievement as one of the year'

The Government is providing immediate financial support to help small rural schools across Southland cope with rising fuel costs, including $37 million nationwide for boiler replacements and transport subsidies. Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the targeted relief package yesterday, designed to help schools keep classrooms warm and ensure students can

A 32-year-old Invercargill man has been arrested after allegedly stealing 855 litres of petrol from a local contractor's yard in a month-long crime spree. The man appeared in Invercargill District Court today facing multiple charges including receiving a stolen motor vehicle, theft over $1000, two counts of theft

Kiwi track cyclists earned solid ranking points without stepping on the podium on day two of the UCI World Cup in Hong Kong. The experienced Tom Sexton finished fifth in the men’s four-event omnium. The Southland rider placed ninth in the opening scratch race, 12th in the tempo race,

The Southern Steel bounced back from last week's disappointing loss with a commanding 69-60 victory over the Stars at ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday night. After losing their opening round match by 13 goals, the Steel delivered a complete performance that delighted the home crowd and showed they&

An Otautau Lotto player is among eight lucky winners who each claimed $29,497 in Second Division prizes during tonight's live draw. The winning ticket was purchased from Fresh Choice Otautau, making it a celebration night for the rural Southland town. Across New Zealand, eight players matched five

The Southern Steel are determined to bounce back from their disappointing season opener when they return home to ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday. The Invercargill-based team suffered a crushing 13-goal defeat to the Mainland Tactix in the first round of the ANZ Premiership, but head coach Wendy Frew believes her

Parents in Invercargill and across New Zealand will soon have easier and cheaper access to treatment for their children's common health conditions, with community pharmacists set to offer expanded services from June. Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister David Seymour announced the proposal, which aims to