It’s a big few days for organisers of the Murihiku Matariki festival as they start decorating the ILT Stadium Southland for the first time. Professional performers Aro will take to the stage Friday and Saturday, after numerous interactive workshops throughout the night. The move indoors was made by
Wyndham volunteer firefighter James Walker has been recognised for his contribution to Wyndham’s fire service for 40 years with a Community Service Award. Southland District Council Mayor Rob Scott and Waihopai Toetoe Community board chair Pamela Yorke presented the award on Saturday 8 June to Mr W
Invercargill’s iconic Murihiku Matariki festival is moving from Queens Park to ILT Stadium Southland this winter. Workshop facilitator Sharne Parkinson said this was just a transitional phase for the Tūturu Charitable Trust to try something new. “Queens Park had limitations with what we could do and
Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie has taken his first podium in America at Round 2 of the F4 US Championship at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio this weekend. Crosbie crossed the line in third place after an extremely eventful opening race on Saturday to step onto the podium i
Cromwell’s Hayden Paddon and co-driver Jared Hudson delivered a masterful performance to clinch victory at the Southern Lights Rally on Saturday, 22 June. This marked the triumphant return of championship-level rallying to the Southland region. Paddon dominated the 65-car field, winning all ten spec
It’s a big few days for organisers of the Murihiku Matariki festival as they start decorating the ILT Stadium Southland for the first time. Professional performers Aro will take to the stage Friday and Saturday, after numerous interactive workshops throughout the night. The move indoors was made by
Night 'n Day is backing the people who make harness racing run.
The convenience store chain has signed a five-year sponsorship deal with Southern Harness Racing, becoming the official sponsor of the organisation's Starters and Starters Crew from August 1, 2026 through to July 31, 2031. The
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.
Stags Day is on Saturday — the 250th game between Southland and Otago at Rugby Park, and every pub in town is falling in behind it. King Kapisi & Friends headline The Shack from 6:30pm. Waxy's, Speight's and Ascot Sports Bar are locking down the after-parties,
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
It’s a big few days for organisers of the Murihiku Matariki festival as they start decorating the ILT Stadium Southland for the first time. Professional performers Aro will take to the stage Friday and Saturday, after numerous interactive workshops throughout the night. The move indoors was made by
Mayor Nobby Clark was absent for today’s Invercargill City Council meeting, where his mid-term review on committees and chairs was discussed. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell continued to discuss the report which outlined the new structure of committees, despite it being challenged by Cr Ian Pottinger. “I
Matariki will be celebrated in Bluff on Saturday evening when the organisers of the regular Thieves Alley Markets in the town hold a special Matariki Fire & Light Market at the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival Site on Barrow Street from 5pm until 9pm. Related: Murihiku Matariki Moving Indoors This Winte
Greenstone Entertainment is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025 with a stellar lineup for the Summer Concert Tour. This year’s event will feature Cold Chisel, ICEHOUSE, Bic Runga, and Everclear, marking significant anniversaries for each artist and the festival itself. The tour will take place
Wyndham volunteer firefighter James Walker has been recognised for his contribution to Wyndham’s fire service for 40 years with a Community Service Award. Southland District Council Mayor Rob Scott and Waihopai Toetoe Community board chair Pamela Yorke presented the award on Saturday 8 June to Mr W
Invercargill’s iconic Murihiku Matariki festival is moving from Queens Park to ILT Stadium Southland this winter. Workshop facilitator Sharne Parkinson said this was just a transitional phase for the Tūturu Charitable Trust to try something new. “Queens Park had limitations with what we could do and
Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie has taken his first podium in America at Round 2 of the F4 US Championship at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio this weekend. Crosbie crossed the line in third place after an extremely eventful opening race on Saturday to step onto the podium i
Cromwell’s Hayden Paddon and co-driver Jared Hudson delivered a masterful performance to clinch victory at the Southern Lights Rally on Saturday, 22 June. This marked the triumphant return of championship-level rallying to the Southland region. Paddon dominated the 65-car field, winning all ten spec
