• Helicopter work started in August and could take until the end of September • PowerNet crews are being supported by two expert teams to complete the line efficiently • The new line aims to boost electricity supply and reduce reliance on coal over time PowerNet is making steady progress on its Awarua

Southland rugby fans are gearing up for an exciting afternoon this Saturday as the SBS Bank Southland Stags take on Canterbury at Rugby Park in Invercargill. This match marks Southland’s first defence of the Ranfurly Shield in the current season, with expectations high and a strong crowd anticipated. The

A project born out of passing time during wedding trips could soon become a popular attraction in rural Southland. Minigolf is on the cards for Lumsden, a small town about an hour north of Invercargill. James Titter is the brains behind the idea which was inspired by travelling to small

Chris Blenkiron, Chief Executive of New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), has announced his resignation as he prepares to take on a new leadership role at Vector, New Zealand’s largest electricity distributor. He will step down from NZAS on 30 September, after four years at the helm of the

* New rules will allow both adults on a family licence to fish independently and vote * Change removes outdated restrictions that limited women's full participation in freshwater fishing * Licence fees will remain the same for the next season despite these significant updates Fish & Game New Zealand’s family

Great South shareholders asked the Invercargill City Council last week to prioritise its draft letter of expectation for the coming two years, so the organisation is clear on its priorities. At last Tuesday’s council meeting, group manager – community engagement and corporate services Trudie Hurst said the shareholders would like

* Iconic Kiwi band Split Enz will reunite for a historic show at Electric Avenue * Australian DJ Dom Dolla joins a massive lineup of international and local acts * Festival expands for 2026 with bigger site and up to 90,000 expected attendees Legendary New Zealand band Split Enz will reunite for

Sam Cullen is living the musician dream in Auckland, but he’ll never forget his roots in the South. The 24-year-old just released another single ‘That Somebody’s You,’ complete with a music video that he filmed, driving through the Desert Road in a friend’s old BMW. It’s