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Brando ‘Wildboy’ Yelavich embarks on new adventure walking the coastline of Stewart Island Brando Yelavich aka Wildboy, is set to embark on his next challenging adventure circumnavigating his way around the wild coast of Stewart Island, south of New Zealand. Setting off on November 10, this solo jou

Alliance Group’s business strategy is paying dividends with a $9.8 million distribution to farmer shareholders on the back of an improved financial result. The 100% farmer-owned co-operative has reported a pre-tax profit of $10.1 million for the year ending 30 September 2016, compared to a $7.9 mill

A record number of entries will ensure superbike fans will more than get their fix out of this year’s Burt Munro Challenge. The Invercargill street racing and Teretonga experience plus the opportunity to compete with internationally renowned world record holding speedster Guy Martin, are said to be

It was a tough introduction to the NZ Touring Car Championship at Pukekohe Park Raceway, south of Auckland, for Invercargill driver Jamie Conroy at the weekend. In his championship debut several mechanical problems conspired to rob Conroy of any meaningful running early in the weekend. In a new car

The cycling season is open and the Lumsden community intend to celebrate it with the inaugural Northern Southland Cycle and Celebrate on 12 November. The event is a family focused one with a competitive twist with three races on the Around the Mountains Cycle Trail covering all fitness levels. The l

Five of Southland’s young digital leaders have been selected to attend the SingularityU New Zealand Summit in Christchurch 12 – 14 November. The SingularityU NZ Summit brings the world’s top speakers and experts on exponentially accelerating technologies together with New Zealands and Australias lea

Young Invercargill driver Liam MacDonald has made a sensational start to the BNT NZ Touring Car Championship taking the round win at Pukekohe Park Raceway, south of Auckland. Liam MacDonald of Invercargill in action in the GT Radial NZ Ford Falcon at Pukekohe. Photo: Euan Cameron After problems with

Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $44 million and must be won. “The Powerball jackpot has never been bigger – and it must be won,” said Wayne Pickup, Lotto NZ’s Chief Executive. “With a Must Be Won draw, we know that there is […]