Rugby Southland’s chief, Steve Mitchell, expressed shock over the sudden decision by the local council to cease maintenance and safety improvements at Rugby Park, the city’s primary sports ground. This move, announced on Wednesday, will save approximately $3 million but has raised significant concer

Top Southland entertainer, Lachie Hayes, is the latest performer to be confirmed for the 2024 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival on Saturday 25 May. “I am really grateful to be performing at the Oyster Fest again this year. I have always loved the vibe of the festival and of course the kaimoana. I will be

On Wednesday last week Māori Party MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi gave a general debate speech in the House with this opening sentence, “No matter my words today, the Government will not waver in its mission to exterminate Māori.” She went on to say, “The theory of the Minister is that Oranga Tamariki’s go

The upcoming Budget will include funding for up to 50 charter schools to help lift declining educational performance, Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced today. Related: Invercargill to Celebrate Young Leaders with Block Takeover Festival $153 million in new funding will be provided

Invercargill is set to inspire its youth with a vibrant festival this weekend at the Civic Theatre. Modelled after a successful Wellington event, the Block Takeover Youth Festival is designed to spark creativity and ambition among young people aged 12 to 24. The festival, scheduled for Saturday from

A star-studded lineup of finalists have been confirmed for this year’s ILT Southland Sports Awards. The annual event, which is presented by Active Southland on behalf of the Southland Amateur Sports Trust, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Southland Amateur Sports Trust trustee Toni Gre

It’s been a year or three but Friday Flashback is back and presented by Old Invercargill. To kick things off we have this vintage brochure from THC Resort Hotels really captures the spirit of adventure and the lush beauty of New Zealand’s Fiordland. Flipping through its pages is like stepping into a

The Queenstown to Invercargill Westpac Chopper Appeal Ride recently captured the hearts and support of the Southland community, marked as a career highlight by prominent participants including journalist Patrick Gower and former All Black Richie McCaw. The charity event, which supports vital rescue