Southland’s local state of emergency will come to an end at 9.30am on Friday 7 November. Emergency Management Southland confirmed it will move from its emergency response phase into recovery following widespread damage caused by severe weather in late October. Rex Capil has been appointed Recovery Manager under

Winton is set to host one of the biggest international events in its history, as ten of the world’s best harness racing drivers line up for the World Drivers Championship 25 at Central Southland Raceway on Sunday 9 November. This marks the fifth of six championship rounds and features

Powerball was not struck in Wednesday night’s draw and has rolled over to Saturday, where the jackpot will now sit at a massive $40 million. “Powerball has jackpotted to an epic $40 million on Saturday. It’s now the highest it’s been since August last year when an

Excitement is building across the region as preparations continue for the Pride Property Southland Diwali Festival 2025 — a spectacular celebration of light, culture, and community spirit. The festival will transform ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday, 8 November 2025, from 11 am to 5 pm, into a vibrant showcase of music,

The first Invercargill City Council meeting of the triennium kicked off with Mayor Tom Campbell reflecting on last week’s devastating storm. Mayor Campbell said every council meeting would have a reflection, either from a councillor, himself, or in some cases a member of the public. He said they owed

The Lexus Melbourne Cup – The Race That Stops a Nation – Make That Two , today (Tuesday) marks the 164th running of the iconic southern hemisphere horse race at Flemington Racecourse. This year, the stakes for The Great Race have risen to $10 million. After a stunning weekend, the weather could make

The Government has confirmed that from 1 December 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a rental property, Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “These reforms are a win-win for

Southland remains under a local state of emergency following the damaging winds on Thursday 23 October. The emergency declaration, which was extended by Southland Mayor Rob Scott on advice from Emergency Management Southland, allows authorities to maintain control over the recovery efforts. It will remain in place until at least