Invercargill MP and Vocational Education Minister. Minister Penny Simmonds addressed graduates at Friday's (12 December) ceremony – not only congratulating them on their studies but also celebrating SIT and its future as an independent institute. “This is the beginning of a new era, as we exit the centralised polytechnic

Southlanders are preparing for a major city-wide celebration this graduation season, as Kelvin Street transforms into ‘Graduation Lane’ to honour students, the community, and the return of the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) to local control. The Graduation Walk procession, set for 12 December at 4pm, will close part of

Southland Rugby League releases statement on 14s Grand Final The Southland Rugby League District Board strongly condemns the incidents that occurred during and following the 2025 U14s Grand Final. These actions do not reflect the values, spirit, or mana of the game, and will not be tolerated. An Independent Judiciary

A Nelson local is celebrating a life-changing win after taking home a massive $16 million prize in the latest Lotto draw. The winning ticket was bought at Fresh Choice Nelson City and includes $15 million from Powerball First Division and $1 million from Lotto First Division. “Tonight’s winner is

ILT once again brought festive cheer to Invercargill’s older residents, hosting the first of two Christmas dinners for people aged over 70 at the Ascot Park Hotel last night. Now a much-loved annual tradition, the event saw 700 guests treated to a three-course meal served by ILT board members

Southland young people will benefit from a $305,000 Government investment in youth development programmes focused on early intervention and prevention support in this province. “I'm delighted that this substantial youth funding has come to Southland to support local young people. "These programmes will provide specific support

Special Olympics Southland is gearing up to send its team to the 2025 Special Olympics National Summer Games in Christchurch, with athletes departing from Invercargill Airport on Wednesday, 10 December at 8:35am. The team will return home on Monday, 15 December at 10:15am, and media are warmly invited

An unexpected donation recently received from Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) to the Rotary Club of Invercargill South Inc helped them to raise funds for two local beneficiaries. In a one-off donation, SIT gave one student-built dog kennel and a playhouse to the local Rotary club. Thanking SIT for the