Police can now release the name of the man who died after getting into trouble while diving in Doubtful Sound yesterday. Police extend our sympathies to his family and friends. At approximately 1:45pm today Police received a report that a diver had been recovered unresponsive from the water near Bau

Logan Savory chats to Waikoikoi batsman Rhuebyn Prattley, talks about his remarkable innings in the ILT Premier League grand final win over Appleby as well as his heroic 2017/18 season as a whole. Video: Logan Savory Youtube, Southland Cricket Association Need a Physiotherapy? Call Sportsmed today.

Ideal conditions and a new training programme helped Invercargill rider Kate Wilson win Cycling Southland’s premier road race at the weekend. Wilson headed off a strong sprint to the line from the limit bunch to win the 66-kilometre Stonewood Homes Gore to Invercargill on Saturday and the $500 first

UPDATED: 12pm A 20-year-old man has had surgery in Southland Hospital and is being flown to Dunedin Hospital, after being run over early this morning. It happened just before 4am on the Winton-Hedgehope Highway, north of Norman Road. A group of young people were being dropped off after returning fro

At approximately 1:45pm today Police received a report that a diver had been recovered unresponsive from the water near Bauza Island, Doubtful Sound. The report came from a boat on the water in the same area, Sergeant Tod Hollebon said. A distress call was sent out and a second nearby vessel respond

Big congratulations to Kate Wilson in winning the Stonewood Homes Gore to Invercargill today and taking home $500! Some great conditions made it difficult for the groups to come together but there was some great riding out there. Well done to Corbin Strong in claiming the fastest time, narrowly pipi

Southland residents are being urged to be cautious about a rates scam reported in some parts of the District. Chief executive Steve Ruru said Council had been made aware of some residents receiving visits from a person claiming rates for their properties were overdue, and requesting they make their

Local artist Caley Hall has been recognised for his contribution to community work with a nomination in the 2018 New Zealander of the Year Awards the winners of which were announced at our gala celebrations in February. As the New Zealander of the Year Awards honours those who use their passion to m