Cormac Buchanan faced a tough outing at the penultimate round of the Moto3 World Championship, finishing 20th at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. Despite arriving with confidence, the Southland teenager struggled to find pace and grip all weekend. “Obviously it wasn’t the weekend that we were after

Wearable Arts Show Brings Creativity To Life At Enliven Southland Residents and staff from Enliven Southland turned everyday items into extraordinary creations during the organisation’s first-ever wearable arts event, held on Wednesday afternoon, 29 October. Titled Wearable Arts Show Enliven Style, the colourful showcase celebrated creativity, sustainability, and community

Two men have had their nets, waders and other equipment seized after being caught illegally whitebaiting last night. Police and the Department of Conservation have been running the joint Operation Īnaka, focusing on whitebaiters illegally fishing in Western Southland. Last night, Western Southland Police ran the third enforcement night targeting

Hot on the heels of the Melbourne Cup – and in a first for Winton – over $1500 in prizes are up for grabs at a Fashion in the Field event, at the Winton Harness Racing Club’s meeting this Sunday. Part of the International World Driving Championships, Sunday’s meeting is

The Invercargill Licensing Trust celebrated a record number of recipients at the 2025 Tertiary Scholarship Presentation on Monday night. A total of 70 recipients each received $2000 for three years to support their tertiary studies - from budding aerospace engineers to artists, healthcare professionals and teachers.  ILT President Paddy O’

Rugby Southland has announced new coaching appointments for the SBS Bank Southland Stags ahead of the 2026 Bunnings NPC season. Marty McKenzie and Richard Jones will take up full-time roles as in-season Assistant Coaches, joining Head Coach Scott Eade. McKenzie, who has worked in a limited capacity with the Stags

Ten kapa haka groups performed from across the South Island on Thursday in Invercargill. The festival celebrates the creativity of performers with intellectual disability through traditional cultural expression This was the first time the regional event is being held in Invercargill’s Ascot Park Hotel Kapa haka performers supported by

This Saturday night marks the grand finale of the ILT Throwback Series – and it’s finishing with one of Invercargill’s most iconic party spots: The Sugar Shack, also fondly known as “The Shack.” 🚗✨ Forward to the Past ✨🚗 This Saturday, take a time travel forward to the past! 🎧 Relive the