Southland

The Sport NZ Community Resilience Fund Phase 2 opens today and will be administered through New Zealand’s 14 regional sports trusts due to the strength of their networks into their local sport and recreation communities. Eligible organisations can apply for a maximum of $25,000. Southland’s play, ac

Southland Police have arrested and charged two people in relation to the murder of Dale Watene. A 30-year-old woman has been charged with murder and a 23-year-old man with accessory after the fact to murder, they are due to appear in Invercargill District Court today, Detective Senior Sergeant Stuar

Police are asking for the public’s help after a man was seen on a number of properties on Old Coach Road on Friday 31 July. He was reportedly carrying two red fuel cans, and at one property he took a set of keys from a vehicle. The man is described as Caucasian, in his 40s, […]

The dairy giant Fonterra is casting ambitious eyes at the electricity that is about to become available after the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter closes. But it needs to get a big cut in the price it pays before a deal can be made. Meridian Energy is keen on selling power to Fonterra but doesn’t want

Southland’s leaders remain united in their approach to prioritise an extended transition period for the Tiwai Aluminum Smelter. On behalf of the Mayoral Forum, Gore District Mayor Tracy Hicks is working alongside the Southland Chamber of Commerce who represents the local business community, and Grea

Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $34 million. “High jackpots capture the imagination of Kiwis all around the country and we know Kiwis will be dreaming about what they would do if they won $34 million with Powerball on Wednesday,

The Mossburn Diner cafe has been destroyed and two people were taken to hospital after a large fire in the small Southland town of Mossburn last night. Firefighters were called to the Mossburn Diner just before 8pm last night. Eight volunteer crews from around the area worked to put the fire out by

There will be only three colours on people’s radar this Friday – red, black and white – and it’s all for Buy A Brick Day. The team behind the Southland Charity Hospital has been overwhelmed by the community support for the cause, not just in the South but from all over the country. Videos have […]