* Winning photos showcase iconic Southland heritage sites through creative photography skills. * Entries include unique images of Anderson House, Otepuni Gardens, and other landmarks. * Winning and commended photos are displayed digitally at local venues this month. The winners of the Southland heritage photo competition have been announced, highlighting impressive photography skills

The annual Southern Thunder race meeting featuring the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Trucks and UDC V8 Utes got underway at Teretonga Park in Invercargill today with all classes having their first race of the weekend after testing and qualifying. The NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Trucks are fighting out

* Researchers in Fiordland were shocked to capture a rare great white shark on video. * The shark was spotted during a survey studying fish abundance and marine reserves. * Footage collected will help assess new fishing regulations and marine conservation efforts. A research team conducting an underwater survey in Fiordland recently made

The New Zealand Marching Championships started on Thursday and runs till Saturday in Invercargill, with 37 teams from all over the country looking for a top spot in the competition. The last time Marching Southland hosted the event was back in 2017, and it all started with the opening ceremony

A blood moon, also known as a lunar eclipse, is set to appear on Friday evening, with peak visibility expected between 8pm and 8:30pm. The phenomenon occurs when the moon passes through Earth's shadow, giving it a reddish tint. Stargazers can see the event with the naked

* Federated Farmers Southland encourages hunters to buy game bird licences from other regions. * The boycott aims to protest Southland Fish & Game’s alleged anti-farming stance. * Federation urges constructive engagement between Fish & Game and the farming community. Federated Farmers Southland is calling on duck hunters in the region to

* Enliven Southland's refurbished dementia unit has welcomed new residents shortly after opening. * The $400,000 project added six psychogeriatric beds to meet rising demand in Southland. * Significant community support ensured the project's successful funding and completion. Enliven Southland’s newly refurbished Iona dementia facility has officially

Southern Thunder comes to Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend (15/16 March) with the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Trucks Championship supported by Kings House Removals and UDC V8 Utes headlining the action. All the big names of the NZ Super Truck Championship will be on the grid and