Southland conservation areas, including Stewart Island’s Rakiura and Fiordland National Parks, will get a funding boost as part of a $30 million Government investment across the country to improve local attractions, enhance facilities, and protect our unique natural environment, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “The funding will be used

Dipton shearer Corey Palmer achieved a major milestone in his career by winning the South Island Shearer of the Year final at the Southern Shears in Gore on Saturday. The victory marked one of the biggest upset wins in recent Open-class shearing competitions in New Zealand. Palmer had not won

* Omaui Camp will host a public open day on Saturday, 22nd February 2025. * New walking track, outdoor activities, and environmental education resources will be showcased. * The Rotary Club of Invercargill played a key role in the camp’s redevelopment. Omaui Camp is set to welcome the community for an open

* Fonterra expects FY25 earnings to be in the upper half of its forecast range. * The Co-op has raised its milk collection forecast to 1,510 million kgMS. * A strong interim dividend is anticipated, supported by solid demand for key products. Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has provided an update on its

Southern District Police are calling on motorists to take extra care on the roads following a concerning number of fatal crashes in recent weeks. In less than two weeks, four crashes have claimed the lives of five people—three in the Otago Lakes area and one in Southland. Their deaths

Following a week of intense competition, Robyn Boniface has claimed the New Zealand Women’s Seniors Championship at Invercargill Golf Club, further establishing her incredible legacy in the senior’s game. After an 82 in the stroke play, she turned her game around to claim the Division One Veteran Challenge

* ILT’s scholarship programme supports international students in studying English at SIT in Invercargill. * The initiative aims to boost student retention and economic benefits in the Southland region. * Scholarship recipients have gained confidence and plan to continue further study at SIT. Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) recently hosted a celebratory

Winton driver Jacob Begg sits sixth in the 2025 NAPA Auto Parts New Zealand Formula Ford Championship after an impressive outing at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell recently. The event was also the final round of the South Island Championship and Begg claimed fourth place overall, another fine effort in