ILT backs Sharks' semi-final charge with $24,000 boost ILT has stepped up with an additional $24,000 contribution to help the Southland Sharks travel to Christchurch for their semi-final clash with the Canterbury Rams this Sunday, 2 August. The SBS Bank Sharks' semi-final appearance caps off a

New Zealand's firearms laws have been overhauled for the first time in more than four decades, with the Arms Bill passing its final reading in Parliament. For Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee, it is the culmination of six years of work. "On a personal level, this is

The Shakespeare in the Park Charitable Trust is calling for local actors to be (or not to be) at auditions for the 2027 season of Hamlet this weekend. Auditions for a ten-performer ensemble will run on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 4pm to 6pm at Whare Taupua on Forth St.

ILT proudly celebrated its annual ILT Excellence Awards last week, recognising the dedication and achievements of teams across its diverse portfolio of 23 businesses and 37 brands. The Supreme Award was presented to The Langlands, an accolade selected by ILT's executive team from among all category winners. This

Southland business leaders have thrown their support behind the $3.5 billion data centre at Makarewa. Southland Mayor Rob Scott and the Southland Business Chamber are excited about the new Datagrid development, and the opportunities it will bring to the region. Former Mayor of Invercargill Nobby Clark backed it from

Invercargill is getting its own international undersea cable — the first to land anywhere in the South Island. Datagrid New Zealand has signed contracts with Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) and OMS Group to build the Tasman Ring Network, a 2,300 km optical submarine cable running between Invercargill and Melbourne. ASN

Southland's Seth Morrow has done it again. The 18-year-old swept both motos at round seven of the Australian ProMX Championships at Conondale, Queensland on Sunday — his second consecutive 1-1 result in the MX3 development class. Fastest in qualifying and first across the line in both races at the

Paying for groceries with your face is coming to New Zealand — and it is closer than you might think. EFTPOS New Zealand is rolling out Verifone Victa biometric payment terminals that let shoppers pay using their face or palm, no card required. The terminals can also verify a customer'