Sport + Motorsport

Ageing tennis courts in the small Southland town of Otautau are set to receive long-awaited improvements, although the decision has divided opinion among some residents. Southland District Council approved unbudgeted spending on Wednesday to allow four of the town’s tennis courts to be re-asphalted. The courts, located at the

More than 200 young swimmers and their supporters travelled to Invercargill last weekend as Splash Palace hosted a major regional swimming competition for the first time in seven years. The city welcomed competitors from across the South Island for the Mako Division of Swimming New Zealand’s Junior Festival. The

The 2025/2026 motor racing season at Teretonga Park in Invercargill will end with a bang over the weekend of 14/15 March when the Southland Sports Car Club host one of their most popular events of the season – Southern Thunder. Southern Thunder features two big drawcards with the NAPA

New Zealand grand prix racer Cormac Buchanan has taken plenty of positives from a bittersweet start to the Moto3 World Championship season in Thailand on Sunday. The Southland teenager showed clear progress from last year, turning pre-season momentum into immediate competitiveness from the opening practice sessions. Working closely with his

Rugby Southland has launched a new application process inviting charities across the region to apply to become its official Charity Partner. The initiative aims to connect the power and profile of rugby with community organisations making a real difference in Southland. The successful organisation, or organisations, will work alongside Rugby

The Southland Sharks have strengthened their roster for the 2026 season, confirming the return of Dane Bertinshaw, Will LegerJack Ramage as the side builds towards its April 10 opener against the Otago Nuggets. Wynyard Webster And Snow Join SharksThe Southland Sharks have continued building their roster for the 2026 NZNBL

Two of Southland’s most recognised names are joining forces, with Alliance Group announcing a new partnership with the Southland Stags rugby team. The agreement brings together a leading red meat co-operative and one of the province’s most celebrated sporting sides, strengthening ties between business and rugby in the

There are always interesting stories to be found at the Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park in Invercargill, and one name that shone like a beacon from the entry list this year was Grant Walker of Melbourne, entered in both the Formula Junior and Formula Libre categories. It