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After more than a century of bringing people together in Southland, the Tuatapere Sports Day will hold its final event on New Year’s Day, marking the end of a 116-year tradition. Organiser and long-time commentator Peter Templeton confirmed that this year’s event would be the last, citing major

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

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

Southland is set to welcome some of New Zealand’s best road cyclists as the ILT New Zealand Criterium Championships return on Saturday 17 January 2026. Hosted by Cycling Southland, the event will see national titles up for grabs across all age categories, from Under 15 riders to Elite Men

At 87, Bill McLean is still making a difference in Southland football – a sport he has supported with heart and soul for more than 70 years. Bill’s connection to the game began at age 11 when a friend introduced him to a casual kickaround. From that moment, he was

Two days of action at Teretonga Park over the weekend saw plenty of excitement, with large fields providing great battles and some superb driving. Steve Ross of Dunedin, in his Transam Jaguar, topped the OSCA Super Saloon podium after an action-packed weekend. Ross won two of the class’s four

The Invercargill Harness Racing Club will host its annual Christmas meeting on Friday 19 December, promising a great day of superb racing and entertainment. The feature event is the Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup, run over 2700 metres for a stake of $100,000. A quality support card

Whakatāne’s Daniel Jones made history in Te Anau by becoming the most successful competitor in the Fresh Choice Kepler Challenge, winning the iconic 60km mountain race for a record-breaking seventh time. Jones completed the challenging loop of the Kepler Track in 4 hours and 42 minutes, surpassing the six-title