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First-time Racegoers Invited to Special Firsties Event This Sunday
First-time Racegoers Invited to Special Firsties Event This Sunday
Gig Guide   -   May 14, 2026

First-time race goers are being invited to experience harness racing at Ascot Park with a new initiative designed to make the sport more accessible. Firsties is landing in Invercargill this Sunday, offering newcomers and casual fans a relaxed introduction to the trots with no pressure to know the ins and

Police Seize $61k Cash in Southland Drug Bust
Police Seize $61k Cash in Southland Drug Bust
News   -   May 14, 2026

Six people are facing drugs charges after Southland Police concluded Operation Mud Dog this week, targeting the supply and distribution of illicit drugs across the district. Police executed four drug-related search warrants at addresses across Southland earlier this week, resulting in charges against six people for various drug supply offences.

Southland Mayor's $12K Nordic Trip Sparks Transparency Debate
Southland Mayor's $12K Nordic Trip Sparks Transparency Debate
News   -   May 14, 2026

Southland Mayor Rob Scott has defended spending more than $12,000 of ratepayer money on a six-day trip to Scandinavia, calling it a worthwhile investment. The Southland District Council revealed this week it spent $12,840 for Scott to join an Infrastructure NZ delegation that visited Sweden and Norway from

New Stoat Sausage Bait Shows 95% Success Rate in Fiordland Trials
New Stoat Sausage Bait Shows 95% Success Rate in Fiordland Trials
Southland   -   May 14, 2026

A new sausage bait designed to target stoats has shown impressive results in field trials, offering hope for protecting kiwi and other native wildlife. The Department of Conservation has been working with pest control developer Connovation for nine years to develop a ready-made bait containing the toxin PAPP (para-aminopropiophenone), which

Invercargill Player Wins $15,528 in Wednesday's Lotto Draw
Invercargill Player Wins $15,528 in Wednesday's Lotto Draw
News   -   May 14, 2026

An Invercargill Lotto player was among 16 lucky winners who each scooped $15,528 in Second Division during Wednesday night's live draw. The local winner purchased their ticket through the MyLotto app, sharing the prize pool with 15 other players from across the country. Meanwhile, two players struck

First-time Racegoers Invited to Special Firsties Event This Sunday
Gig Guide   -   May 14, 2026 First-time Racegoers Invited to Special Firsties Event This Sunday

First-time race goers are being invited to experience harness racing at Ascot Park with a new initiative designed to make the sport more accessible. Firsties is landing in Invercargill this Sunday, offering newcomers and casual fans a relaxed introduction to the trots with no pressure to know the ins and

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First-time Racegoers Invited to Special Firsties Event This Sunday
First-time Racegoers Invited to Special Firsties Event This Sunday
Gig Guide   -   May 14, 2026

First-time race goers are being invited to experience harness racing at Ascot Park with a new initiative designed to make the sport more accessible. Firsties is landing in Invercargill this Sunday, offering newcomers and casual fans a relaxed introduction to the trots with no pressure to know the ins and

Museum of Southland Stories Taking Shape Ahead of 2027 Opening
Museum of Southland Stories Taking Shape Ahead of 2027 Opening
News   -   May 14, 2026

Stories of Southland's past, present and future are taking shape behind the scenes as the Museum of Southland prepares for its 2027 opening in Invercargill. With physical construction on track and within budget for completion later this year, the museum team is now focused on developing the narratives

Temporary Art Gallery To Stay In City Centre For Now
Temporary Art Gallery To Stay In City Centre For Now
News   -   May 14, 2026

It has taken three years already for a decision to be made on the future of Invercargill's art gallery, but for now the temporary one will do. The Community and Regulatory Committee decided on Wednesday May 13 to extend the contract to operate the transitional public art gallery

Dangerous Algae Detected Near Te Anau Milford Highway
Dangerous Algae Detected Near Te Anau Milford Highway
News   -   May 14, 2026

Environment Southland has detected toxic algae in the Upukerora River at Te Anau Milford Highway, prompting a health warning for water users. The regional council's monitoring team discovered the harmful algae during routine observations. Officials warn that similar algae growth may be occurring in other waterways across Southland.

Police Seize $61k Cash in Southland Drug Bust
Police Seize $61k Cash in Southland Drug Bust
News   -   May 14, 2026

Six people are facing drugs charges after Southland Police concluded Operation Mud Dog this week, targeting the supply and distribution of illicit drugs across the district. Police executed four drug-related search warrants at addresses across Southland earlier this week, resulting in charges against six people for various drug supply offences.

Southland Mayor's $12K Nordic Trip Sparks Transparency Debate
Southland Mayor's $12K Nordic Trip Sparks Transparency Debate
News   -   May 14, 2026

Southland Mayor Rob Scott has defended spending more than $12,000 of ratepayer money on a six-day trip to Scandinavia, calling it a worthwhile investment. The Southland District Council revealed this week it spent $12,840 for Scott to join an Infrastructure NZ delegation that visited Sweden and Norway from

New Stoat Sausage Bait Shows 95% Success Rate in Fiordland Trials
New Stoat Sausage Bait Shows 95% Success Rate in Fiordland Trials
Southland   -   May 14, 2026

A new sausage bait designed to target stoats has shown impressive results in field trials, offering hope for protecting kiwi and other native wildlife. The Department of Conservation has been working with pest control developer Connovation for nine years to develop a ready-made bait containing the toxin PAPP (para-aminopropiophenone), which

Invercargill Player Wins $15,528 in Wednesday's Lotto Draw
Invercargill Player Wins $15,528 in Wednesday's Lotto Draw
News   -   May 14, 2026

An Invercargill Lotto player was among 16 lucky winners who each scooped $15,528 in Second Division during Wednesday night's live draw. The local winner purchased their ticket through the MyLotto app, sharing the prize pool with 15 other players from across the country. Meanwhile, two players struck

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