Sport & Motorsport

The annual Southern Thunder race meeting featuring the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Trucks and UDC V8 Utes got underway at Teretonga Park in Invercargill today with all classes having their first race of the weekend after testing and qualifying. The NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Trucks are fighting out

Southern Thunder comes to Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend (15/16 March) with the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Trucks Championship supported by Kings House Removals and UDC V8 Utes headlining the action. All the big names of the NZ Super Truck Championship will be on the grid and

* Oceania Track Cycling Championships will alternate between New Zealand and Australia annually. * Cambridge will host in 2026, with Invercargill set for 2028; Australian venues are unconfirmed. * New Zealand Track Nationals will return to Invercargill in 2025 with a proposed seven-day format. The Oceania Track Cycling Championships will continue as an

* Cormac Buchanan secured New Zealand’s first-ever Moto3 World Championship point in his debut race. * Despite an early crash, he battled through 18 laps in extreme heat to finish strong. * Buchanan now shifts focus to round two in Argentina on March 14-16. New Zealand’s Cormac Buchanan made a strong

* Thousands took part in the Wensley’s Cycles Surf to City, walking, running, and biking. * The event supports community involvement, fundraising, and accessibility for all participants. * Red Cross programme provides bikes for former refugees settling in Invercargill. The Wensley’s Cycles Surf to City event once again drew thousands of

A new initiative is giving Southland children a healthier reward for their sporting efforts. The Manawa Tītī award replaces traditional ‘player of the day’ certificates with a free pass to Splash Palace, encouraging active play beyond the sports field. Created in partnership with Invercargill sports organisations, the award is supported

* Southland athletes prepare to compete at the New Zealand track and field championships. * James McLeay and Ollie Davis target medals in middle distance and long jump. * Junior athletes, including Abby O’Boyle, also hope to make an impact. Southland’s top track and field athletes are gearing up for the

* Government proposes reducing Warrant of Fitness checks for vintage vehicles and private motorhomes to yearly. * Southlanders, known for their passion for classic vehicles, will welcome the proposed changes. * Public consultation on the proposed changes runs from 24 February to 4 April 2025. The Government is seeking public input on a