Jeanna Rodgers’ tireless voluntary work has been at the heart of the Lumsden community for more than twenty years. Her ongoing dedication was officially recognised on Thursday evening when she received a Southland District Council and Northern Community Board Community Service Award. Mayor Rob Scott and community board chair Greg

* Industries will soon control how they train apprentices and trainees across New Zealand. * New Industry Skills Boards will set standards and manage assessments from January 2026. * The Government says the changes will better connect learning with real-world job requirements. The Government is changing work-based learning to give industries more say

* Troopers Memorial closure marks final step in full Dee and Tay resurfacing project * Drivers advised of detours and road closures across Southland during Anzac events and upgrades * Maintenance schedule may change based on weather, holiday staffing and other local events The full resurfacing of Dee and Tay Streets in Invercargill

Southland motorsport drivers Rolly Lemin and Coleman Stoddart picked up gold at the annual New Zealand Burnout competition ‘Rapanats’ last weekend. It was the first time since the competition had been running (2019), that the trophies had come south, in what was described as the biggest burnout event in New

* Clinton Highway at Waiwera South closed after a truck and trailer crash * Diversions are set up but not suitable for heavy vehicles at this time * Motorists travelling through the area are warned to expect ongoing delays UPDATE: 11:50pm: Road now open. UPDATE 5:25PM SH1 remains CLOSED between Clifton

* Chris Ramsay appointed to new advisory role to provide local input for SIT decisions * Position follows ministerial directive to strengthen regional involvement across all Te Pūkenga divisions * Ramsay brings over a decade of SIT involvement and strong Southland community connections Chris Ramsay has been appointed to a new role as

* Southland mother Lynne Laverty encourages locals to host Pink Ribbon events this May. * Her personal journey highlights the life-saving importance of early breast cancer detection. * Pink Ribbon Breakfasts raise funds for research, education and support for breast cancer patients. A Southland mum is urging locals to take part in this

A huge day is ahead as the southern harness racing calendar reaches its peak on Sunday (27 April) with the glittering Diamonds Day, hosted by the Invercargill Harness Racing Club  — an event which is the culmination of series finals and feature races on the southern calendar. The day brings together