New Zealand grand prix racer Cormac Buchanan has taken plenty of positives from a bittersweet start to the Moto3 World Championship season in Thailand on Sunday. The Southland teenager showed clear progress from last year, turning pre-season momentum into immediate competitiveness from the opening practice sessions. Working closely with his

Drivers across Southland are being urged to plan ahead as state highway and council roadworks continue across the region. A significant closure remains in place on SH99 at Wallacetown for culvert strengthening. The highway is fully closed from 6.30am on 23 February until 7pm on 9 March. All vehicles,

Rugby Southland has launched a new application process inviting charities across the region to apply to become its official Charity Partner. The initiative aims to connect the power and profile of rugby with community organisations making a real difference in Southland. The successful organisation, or organisations, will work alongside Rugby

Work is well underway towards building St John’s new Southland District Headquarters in Invercargill. Operations manager Cary Grant said the new space will give people somewhere they can actually regroup, relax and recharge after a busy shift. The multi-million dollar station will also serve as a base for multiple

Two Lotto players from Thames and Invercargill have each won $500,000 in Lotto First Division during tonight’s live draw. Rearview Mirror - A Look Back At The Weeks News That WasA week of community news from the Southern Scooter challenge, St John playhouse fundraiser for their new Invercargill

A week of community news from the Southern Scooter challenge, St John playhouse fundraiser for their new Invercargill headquarters. Work is well underway towards building St John’s new Southland District Headquarters in Invercargill. Operations manager Cary Grant said the new space will give people somewhere they can actually regroup,

Drivers across Southland are being urged to plan ahead as state highway and council roadworks continue across the region. A significant closure remains in place on SH99 at Wallacetown for culvert strengthening. The highway is fully closed from 6.30am on 23 February until 7pm on 9 March. All vehicles,

Invercargill’s first Museum opened its doors on Dee street in 1872 as part of a Scotch Pie shop. It’s rumoured to have had a live monkey, tortoise, kiwi and kakapo through the early years along with preserved insects, stuffed birds, seals and many artifacts which kept enthusiastic foot