Southland

Creative arts students at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), are buzzing with excitement; they’re just a few days away from the cameras rolling on a short film, which has been adapted from an award-winning story by a local author. The project highlights the incredible range of creative talent i

ILT Stadium Southland has secured the rights to a new national basketball league starting this Thursday. The inaugural Schick 3×3 runs from November 12 to 14 with 20 teams (men and women) battling it out on a half court with some fast, furious and physical action. Many of the country’s top players —

SIT Zero Fees Southland Stags vs Counties Manukau. Navigation Homes Stadium Friday 13th November 7.05pm Sky Sport 1 Dale MacLeod has named a largely unchanged side to take on the Steelers in a must win game to stay in contention for the semis. If Southland win, Waikato will need to beat Northland fo

Police are seeking information in relation to a home invasion at a property in Eastern Bush near Clifden, Southland yesterday. We are appealing for sightings of a vehicle similar to an older model blue-coloured Ford Courier or Mazda Bounty, with possibly a raised suspension, mud tyres, roof racks an

The Murihiku Trades Academy capped off a year of achievements with their graduation ceremony recently, providing an opportunity for staff, teachers, students, family and whanau to come together in celebration of their successes. Held on the 30th October at Hansen Hall, Southern Institute of Technolo

Police can now name the man who died following a crash on Dunns Road near Oreti Beach, Invercargill on 7 November. He was Kerry Peter Owens, aged 43, of Invercargill. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. Read Kerry’s Funeral Notice here Related: https://whatsoninvers.nz/fatal-c

Name release – Waikawa River Death Police are now in a position to name the man who was located deceased in the Waikawa River on 7 November. He was John Edward Toogood, 71, from Gore. The death has been referred to the Coroner. Related: https://whatsoninvers.nz/missing-person-located-deceased-in-the

A man has been located deceased in Progress Valley, Waikawa. The man had been reported missing on Friday 6 November and was located in the Waikawa River by a search and rescue team yesterday morning. It is believed that the man had been whitebaiting in the area. The death has been referred to the Co