Sport + Motorsport

* Southland Football launched a public campaign to raise $60,000 for new turf project * The new surface will boost safety, improve play quality, and support multiple sports codes * Donations from individuals and businesses will be acknowledged at the new facility Southland Football is calling on locals to help complete a

Emergency Management Southland Monday 27 OctSouthland Urged To Stay Safe OutdoorsWatch: Mitchell: “This Will Take a Week or Two”Emergency Management Southland UpdateKey Updates from Emergency Management Southland October 26, 2025 * States of emergency for Southland and Clutha remain in place, with the emergency response likely to continue into next

* Southland rider crashed early in qualifying and was unable to set a lap time * Race delayed after serious sighting lap crash involving two other Moto3 riders * Buchanan struggled in harsh heat and retired from the race on lap three New Zealand Moto3 rider Cormac Buchanan endured a challenging weekend in

New Zealand men’s team pursuit produced an outstanding performance to claim the bronze medal to highlight day two of the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Santiago, Chile today. The Kiwi team thought it was two bronze medals after a superb ride by Campbell Stewart, originally given third place

Smart race craft in squally conditions secured New Zealand Grand Prix motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan valuable Moto3 World Championship points yesterday. The Australia Grand Prix at Phillip Island was battered by inclement weather, and hardy race fans were treated to plenty of action on track as a result of the

Southland Football wrapped up another successful season with its 2025 Awards Evening, recognising top players, coaches, referees, and volunteers from across the region. The night was a celebration of the sport’s growing strength, both in participation and performance, with accolades handed out across several categories including youth, community, and

A red flag with two laps to go denied New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan the chance of banking vital points at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia yesterday. Round 18 of the Moto3 World Championship saw the Southlander finish 16th, just 0.2 seconds from the points at the

The 2025/2026 motor race season kicked off at Teretonga Park in Invercargill at the weekend with two eventful days of action. Day & Leitch Win 3 Hour Race At Teretonga ParkSixteen-year-old Matt Day of Auckland and current Lamborghini Pro-Am Super Trofeo World Champion, Southlander Brendon Leitch, won the 3