* Southland Woodworkers Guild showcases handcrafted wooden toys and gifts in annual exhibition. * Event runs across multiple dates, featuring free entry at Mary Street clubrooms. * Visitors can explore woodworking skills, toy assembly and buy handcrafted Christmas gifts. The Southland Woodworkers Guild has transformed into a hive of activity this festive season,

The Riverton Blues and Jazz festival in February 2025 promises to inject that summer carnival vibe back into the community. Passionate local Jaimee McCabe is part of a new committee organising the inaugural event at Taramea Bay. Walking along the beach two years ago with her fiancé, Jaimee noticed how

Alliance Group today announced a loss after tax of $95.8 million for the year ending 30 September 2024 (FY2023 $70.1m loss) on a turnover of $1.8 billion (FY2023 $2b). The loss includes one-off post-tax costs of $48.2m in relation to business restructuring costs and other one-off

* Key Invercargill roads to get fresh asphalt in summer 2024/2025. * Overnight work planned to minimise disruption for businesses and road users. * Infrastructure upgrades coordinated to streamline improvements and reduce long-term impacts. Invercargill’s central city roads are set to undergo significant resurfacing, with fresh asphalt being laid on Dee,

* Brendon Leitch and Anthony McIntosh win Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Finals in Jerez. * The duo dominated Pro-Am class, sealing victory with maximum points in both races. * Leitch’s success highlights a standout year across international sports car championships. Brendon Leitch and Anthony McIntosh triumphed at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo World

* Bluff’s annual Santa Parade and Gala Day return on Sunday, 8 December. * Activities include live entertainment, gaming, competitions, and festive decorations across the town. * Free admission makes it a family-friendly celebration packed with holiday cheer. Bluff is gearing up for a festive December, with the Santa Parade and Christmas