Southland is gearing up to host its largest top-level drift event ever, as 56 teams descend on Invercargill for the opening round of the 2025–26 D1NZ National Drifting Championship at Teretonga Park Raceway. From 21–23 November, the world’s southernmost FIA-recognised race circuit will roar into life with

Three people have appeared in court on a range of drug-related charges following a major Police operation in Invercargill. Operation Mist, led by Southland Police’s Organised Crime Group, came to a close on 6 and 7 September 2025. The planned operation aimed to disrupt the sale and supply of

At its first full meeting of the new triennium, Environment Southland confirmed its committee structure and appointed chairs and members. Chairman Jeremy McPhail had already been elected at the October inaugural meeting. The organisation will retain the previous committee structure with one key change—renaming the Regional Services Committee to

A Queenstown high school volleyball team is recovering from a crash last night that left a dozen people injured in Invercargill. All 12 patients were taken to Southland Hospital as a result of the three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Yarrow and Isabella Streets just after 8pm on Tuesday night.

Police officers and Special Olympics athletes will join together on Sunday, 30 November 2025, for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) in Invercargill. The event, which is part of a global movement, celebrates inclusion and raises awareness for people with intellectual disabilities. The Torch Run will start at 12 noon

The Government has announced major changes to the Clean Vehicle Standard in a bid to make vehicles more affordable for New Zealanders. These changes, set to take effect from 1 January 2026, are aimed at easing financial pressure on car importers and preventing higher prices from being passed on to

Gore is gearing up for a magical day of festive fun as the much-loved Santa Parade and Christmas Carnival return on Sunday, 14 December. The celebrations kick off at 12 noon with Santa and his cheerful crew making their way down Gore’s Main Street, followed by an afternoon of

Wakatipu High School Volleyball Team in Crash - 12 InjuredA Queenstown high school volleyball team is recovering from a crash last night that left a dozen people injured in Invercargill. All 12 patients were taken to Southland Hospital as a result of the three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Yarrow