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
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
More than 160 track cyclists from more than 40 schools took part in the inaugural National School Track Championships in Cambridge this week, including brothers Ronan and Conor Shearing from James Hargest College, in Invercargill. The brothers rode strongly throughout the week with Conor finishing s
Up in coming Southland cyclists Corbin Strong and Sophie-Leigh Bloxham have been named in a 14-strong Cycling New Zealand team to contest the UCI Junior World Track Cycling Championships in Switzerland. The championships will be held at the UCI headquarters in Aigle from 15-20 August. The championsh
PowerNet continues to strengthen its investment in South Otago with a substantial redevelopment of its facilities in Balclutha. PowerNet’s board recently approved a business case to build a new PowerNet workshop and administration building at its Charlotte St site. “This is a significant investment
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
High-speed runway sprint sets the scene for the Tour of SouthlandThree-time Tour of Southland Sprint Ace Nick Kergozou took to the tarmac at Invercargill…
Paul Claridge - Ace helicopter pilot for Southland Helicopters passed away just recently at a way too young age and leaves behind a partner in Cara and young family. Southland Helicopters posted, with over 10,000 flying hours under his belt, he was an exceptionally skilled and respected pilot, whose
Jack Heslip also took out the Junior World Ball trap title in the UK this year, and has been selected to represent New Zealand in a 3-person junior team vs Australia in Sydney in mid-January.
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
More than 160 track cyclists from more than 40 schools took part in the inaugural National School Track Championships in Cambridge this week, including brothers Ronan and Conor Shearing from James Hargest College, in Invercargill. The brothers rode strongly throughout the week with Conor finishing s
Up in coming Southland cyclists Corbin Strong and Sophie-Leigh Bloxham have been named in a 14-strong Cycling New Zealand team to contest the UCI Junior World Track Cycling Championships in Switzerland. The championships will be held at the UCI headquarters in Aigle from 15-20 August. The championsh
PowerNet continues to strengthen its investment in South Otago with a substantial redevelopment of its facilities in Balclutha. PowerNet’s board recently approved a business case to build a new PowerNet workshop and administration building at its Charlotte St site. “This is a significant investment
