* Southern delegation delivered a petition with 34,000 signatures to Parliament today. * Campaign leaders urge the Government to fulfil promises for the new hospital build. * Retrofitting or downscaling the hospital would increase costs and delay completion. The Save Our Southern Hospital campaign made a bold statement in Wellington today, as

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Southland farmers through a new trade agreement with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “This landmark agreement is set to bring substantial benefits to Southland exporters by removing tariffs on 99 percent of New Zealand's trade

* Josh Burnett dominates Remarkables climb, claiming Tour of Southland lead. * Local rider leads by 48 seconds before Bluff Hill stage. * Team effort boosts Burnett’s climb to overall victory contention. Josh Burnett has taken control of the Tour of Southland, winning the prestigious Queen Stage with a commanding performance on

* James McLeay and Caitlin Kelly won top awards at Southland’s sports evening. * A strong field of young athletes competed across eight categories, highlighting local talent. * Wakatipu High School's rowing team claimed the prestigious Team of the Year award. The 2024 Southland Secondary School Sports Awards celebrated the

* Police are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash in Invercargill last month. * One person remains hospitalised, with three others discharged after the incident. * Police ask witnesses or anyone with footage to contact them immediately. Police are appealing for public assistance following a serious car crash in Invercargill last month. The incident,

Southland’s Tom Sexton focused his frustration to claim a maiden home stage win in the Tour of Southland. A key member of the New Zealand track endurance squad since 2017, the 25-year-old had never won a stage in either the Yunca Junior Tour of Southland or the senior event