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Six members of the Mongrel Mob have been sentenced for their roles in a wave of violent offending that shook Southland in 2022. The High Court in Christchurch handed down prison sentences ranging from three years and four months to six years. Police say the sentencing marks a strong stand

Autoplex is undergoing a business expansion in Invercargill, with its car parking development opening up a further 10 spaces for customers. Owner Daniel Blain is working hard to improve capacity at the central located garage on Yarrow Street, and with room for now 22 car parks, the warrant of fitness

* Councillor attendance averaged 89 percent, with several members attending over 90 percent of meetings * Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell attended all but one meeting during the full council term * Health issues affected Peter Kett's final term, contributing to a lower attendance rate of 67 percent Attendance figures from the

* Free buses will run from Invercargill, Mataura, and Gore for easy access to Bluff * Over 50 activities are planned across seven interactive and themed zones for youth * Organisers aim to make the festival inclusive, supportive, and packed with positive energy Rangatahi Zone 2025 is set to return to Bluff this

Six Southlanders have made the New Zealand team for pistol shooting, and are heading to South Africa this week for the World Championships. For security reasons, the Invercargill Pistol Club has asked us not to name anybody, but the contingent does include a father and son who are excited to

Southland’s leading businesses were honoured at the 2025 Datagrid Southland Business Excellence Awards, held on Friday 19th September at a sold-out gala at Ascot Park Hotel. More than 400 business leaders, sponsors, and supporters attended the event to celebrate innovation, leadership, and performance across the region’s commercial landscape.

* Government confirms construction contract for Dunedin’s new inpatient hospital building has been signed * $1.88 billion rebuild will bring over 900 full-time construction jobs and boost the local economy * Hospital expected to open in 2031 with outpatient building operational by late 2026 The rebuild of Dunedin Hospital has taken

Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), known for his massively popular YouTube channel with over 18 million subscribers, recently went hands-on with Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses — priced at $799. In his video, he shares why this is the first face-worn gadget that actually convinced him of the potential