The New Zealand Marching Championships started on Thursday and runs till Saturday in Invercargill, with 37 teams from all over the country looking for a top spot in the competition. The last time Marching Southland hosted the event was back in 2017, and it all started with the opening ceremony

A blood moon, also known as a lunar eclipse, is set to appear on Friday evening, with peak visibility expected between 8pm and 8:30pm. The phenomenon occurs when the moon passes through Earth's shadow, giving it a reddish tint. Stargazers can see the event with the naked

* Federated Farmers Southland encourages hunters to buy game bird licences from other regions. * The boycott aims to protest Southland Fish & Game’s alleged anti-farming stance. * Federation urges constructive engagement between Fish & Game and the farming community. Federated Farmers Southland is calling on duck hunters in the region to

* Enliven Southland's refurbished dementia unit has welcomed new residents shortly after opening. * The $400,000 project added six psychogeriatric beds to meet rising demand in Southland. * Significant community support ensured the project's successful funding and completion. Enliven Southland’s newly refurbished Iona dementia facility has officially

Southern Thunder comes to Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend (15/16 March) with the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Trucks Championship supported by Kings House Removals and UDC V8 Utes headlining the action. All the big names of the NZ Super Truck Championship will be on the grid and

Southern pipers are all buzzing after a huge weekend hosting the National Championships, with up to 1500 participants from all over Australasia in the city. Held at the Queens Park Cricket Grounds and an impressive event for spectators as well, 57 bands were involved, and the Grade 4 team came

* JB Hi-Fi’s net income rose 8% to $285.4 million, driven by strong sales growth. * New Zealand sales surged 20%, with online sales jumping 58.4% to NZ$32.4 million. * JB Hi-Fi Invercargill celebrates its first birthday on 20 February. JB Hi-Fi has reported a significant increase in

* Rakiura Oneke Southern Wilderness Experience project officially completed with upgraded tourism facilities and guided walks. * New infrastructure includes a walking track, wharf, shelter, and conservation improvements. * Project funded by a $2.18 million grant and loan from the Provincial Growth Fund. Stewart Island’s tourism offerings have received a major