Lotto NZ has announced significant updates to its flagship Powerball game, marking the first major matrix change in nearly two decades. The changes are designed to increase the number of prize divisions and improve the likelihood of winning across most tiers, while also delivering larger jackpots. A key adjustment will

Police have formally identified the man whose body was recovered from Lake Manapouri after an extensive six-day search operation. Police confirmed the deceased as Regan Soper, a 42-year-old man from Gore. Police extend our condolences to his family during this time, and his death will be referred to the Coroner.

It was a magical moment at council on Tuesday afternoon, when members of Te Rūnaka o Waihopai broke into waiata following the appointment of Mike Bain. Mike was appointed Pou Manawhenua– Waihōpai Rūnaka on the Water, Infrastructure and Growth, Community and Regulatory and Invercargill District Licensing Committees. The Invercargill City

Contractors from Downer NZ will begin work resurfacing streets in Te Anau next week. Road works can be disruptive for residents and businesses. The contractors will be doing all they can to minimise the impact on households and business. Your co-operation and patience will help them to get the job

It’s almost auction time for St John Invercargill’s playhouse and the site will soon be cleared for the new Southland District Headquarters. On Friday 13th March, ASB Bank Invercargill presented a cheque for $1,531 they had raised. St John Invercargill operations manager Cary Grant said teams were

A stellar line-up heads to South Otago this Saturday (28 March) to contest the annual Eastern Southland Car Club Crossroads Clinton Popotunoa Rallysprint. The event is Round 1 of the Hawkeswood Mining Deep South Rallysprint Series, which will be fought out over four rounds. The event takes place just two

Fonterra Co-operative Group has reported a solid financial performance for the first half of FY26, with revenue rising to $13.9 billion, up by $1.3 billion on the same period last year. The Co-op also posted an operating profit of $1,231 million and a profit after tax of

A Southland Lotto player is among four winners set to celebrate after each claiming $250,000 in Lotto First Division during Saturday night’s draw. The Southland winner purchased their ticket online through MyLotto, joining other successful players from Hamilton, Tauranga, and Whanganui. The Hamilton ticket was sold at Dinsdale