Southland’s favourite festive celebration is back, and this year it’s bigger, brighter, and tastier than ever. Xmas in the Park is a free, family-friendly event bringing together more than 2,000 locals and visitors for an unforgettable afternoon of music, markets, games, and Christmas cheer. This year’s

An alleged ‘moment of recklessness’ could have caused deaths, after a driver crashed while using a mobile phone on Sunday afternoon in Hampden. District Road Policing Manager, Inspector Sarah Thorn said the driver of one vehicle admitted to Police they were distracted by changing music on their cell phone. “They

Southland is set to welcome some of New Zealand’s best road cyclists as the ILT New Zealand Criterium Championships return on Saturday 17 January 2026. Hosted by Cycling Southland, the event will see national titles up for grabs across all age categories, from Under 15 riders to Elite Men

Wet & Forget is expanding its presence across New Zealand to provide customers with greater access to its products. The iconic New Zealand cleaning brand, founded in 1995, will increase from 19 company-owned stores to more than 200 partner locations from late 2025, significantly increasing product access for customers. Wet

Invercargill’s Salvation Army has been overwhelmed with hundreds of new toys thanks to Southern Grilles and Gasoline annual Santa Cruz sponsored by Burgerfuel. Now in its 6th year, the car enthusiast group had 67 classics involved in the Christmas initiative, with drivers cruising the city last Friday to collect

At 87, Bill McLean is still making a difference in Southland football – a sport he has supported with heart and soul for more than 70 years. Bill’s connection to the game began at age 11 when a friend introduced him to a casual kickaround. From that moment, he was

Southern District Police are reminding the public that officers will be on the roads anytime, anywhere and in any weather this summer as traffic volumes increase across the region. With the festive season approaching and more people travelling to visit family or enjoy events, Police are stepping up efforts to

This week marks 100 years since the Southland Cenotaph in Invercargill was officially unveiled to honour local men and women who served and died in World War I. Unveiled on 6 December 1925, the cenotaph was revealed to the public in a significant ceremony led by then-Governor General of New