Months of hard work and dedication to progress their horses will culminate at Sunday’s Diamonds Day meeting, which serve as southern harness racing’s day of championships. Journalist Jonny Turner has followed the form of each Diamonds Day contender through the season and he gives his take who will

* Ten young riders from across New Zealand selected for Junior Track World Championships in August * Team includes standout national champions and returning World Champs riders from 2024 * Championships take place at world-class Apeldoorn velodrome in the Netherlands this August Cycling New Zealand has named a 10-strong team for the 2025

A popular walking track in Bluff is under threat of becoming dog-free due to what the Department of Conservation (DOC) has described as an ‘obscene’ amount of dog faeces being left behind by careless pet owners. Foveaux Walkway, part of the Te Araroa Trail, draws hundreds of visitors daily, thanks

* Gay Munro received a Community Service Award for decades of service and dedication * Her conservation work has helped preserve Southland’s environment for future generations * She also made major contributions to local heritage, education, and community initiatives Gay Munro has been officially recognised for her lifelong dedication to conservation and

Following a constructive meeting this afternoon between the Free Speech Union and Assistant Police Commissioner Jill Rogers, who is responsible for Police training, the Free Speech Union is pleased to welcome a change in approach. Police have affirmed their commitment to changing the threshold for ‘non-criminal hate incidents’ to be

Pope Francis, the first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88 following a period of poor health. His death came just one day after he made a brief public appearance during Easter Sunday celebrations in Saint Peter's Square. The pontiff

* Allied Petroleum will support over 14,000 players and 65 clubs across Southland and Otago * The partnership focuses on community, growth and fuelling rugby from grassroots to elite levels * Investment will fund youth development, coaching, refereeing and regional rugby programmes Allied Petroleum has announced a major new partnership with Rugby

An 1900s steam locomotive took flight of a different kind today, as it was lifted by crane into its new permanent display home in Lumsden. The historic D class locomotive, D6, was installed through the roof of a railway shed, completing a project that began in 2013. The locomotive’s