ClubSport, grass roots entry level motorsport events organised by the Southland Sports Car Club at Teretonga Park, continue to prove to be beneficial for young competitors, none more so than 14-year-old Blake Cooper of Invercargill. Blake, a Year 10 student at James Hargest College, enjoys motorspor

Rugby fans are set for an exciting night this Saturday, August 24th, as the Southland Stags take on Taranaki in a special match at Rugby Park, Invercargill. This event, part of the ILT 80th Anniversary celebrations, promises a thrilling evening filled with rugby action and a post-match fireworks dis

The Indian community in Southland gathered on Friday to celebrate 77 years of India’s independence at the Invercargill City Council Premises.  The event, organised by the Indian Community in Southland and supported by the High Commission of India in New Zealand, marked a significant moment of pride

The Government has unveiled a new subcategory under the Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV) to provide much-needed relief to employers facing upcoming seasonal peaks. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced that this initiative aims to address the significant demand for additional workers across

The Commerce Commission has released its Final Report on competition in New Zealand’s personal banking sector, highlighting the potential for a stronger Kiwibank to disrupt the dominance of the four major retail banks. The report also positions open banking as a crucial “game-changer,” which could s

The Southland Boys’ High School Board has announced the appointment of Ray Laurenson as the new Rector of Southland Boys’ High School. Laurenson’s selection followed a thorough recruitment process managed by EDSOL NZ, attracting a significant number of high-calibre candidates. Co-Presiding member Em

Real estate extraordinaire Jacqui van Dam has brought a whole new approach to her marketing game, and anyone who knows her will understand why. For the Bayleys Southland Real Estate agent, it has always been about making solid connections with people first, and her new branding reflects exactly that

Colin Smith, the now-former Chair of the Oreti Community Board, was ousted from his position during a tense meeting held on Monday evening. The meeting, which took place in Winton Memorial Hall, attracted more than 100 people, many of whom were there to support Smith. The decision to remove Smith wa