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Education Minister Chris Hipkins has extended the consultation period for the Reform of Vocational Education proposal, in recognition of the tragic attacks in Christchurch on March 15. The last day for submissions was originally set to close on March 27. This has now been extended to Friday April 5.

A 12-strong team has been selected to represent New Zealand at the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Germany. The team, with six females and six males – all endurance riders – will contest the five-day championships on 14-18 August to be staged in Frankfurt an der Oder on the border of

One of Invercargill’s largest and best known aged care homes will celebrate its 65th birthday on February 23 and 24, with two special events set to mark the milestone. Peacehaven Village was officially opened on 24th February 1954; home to 46 residents. Today, the facility is Presbyterian Support So

One person has died after a crash on Tiwai Road, Tiwai Point, Invercargill. Police were called to the incident around 8pm. A motorcyclist died at the scene. Police are investigating. The Serious Crash Unit are also in attendance assisting with a scene examination.

One person has died following a jet boat crash last night on the Hollyford River, Fiordland National Park, Southland. Police were called at about 8.45pm. Another person is understood to have sustained serious injuries. Police are investigating the death on behalf of the Coroner.

The SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks will enter its National Basketball League defence with a trio of Australian imports following confirmation today that Illawarra Hawks and former Shark Todd Blanchfield will again link with the club for the 2019 season. Blanchfield quickly became a fan favourite in

Outstanding results for Southland at the Marching NZ Championships that were held in Christchurch over the weekend. A total of 55 teams from around the country were putting their best foot forward and trying for top honours. There are two phases the teams can do; Technical Drill is precision in timi

Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel defeated The Good Oil Tactix 70-52 at ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel kept their perfect home record intact with a decisive 70-52 win over The Good Oil Tactix in Invercargill on Sunday. It was the 13th successive win for the S