This could be the last time students can enrol in the Southern Institute of Technology’s zero fees scheme, as the Government moves to dismantles it and bring all polytechnics under one fee structure, National’s Tertiary Education spokesperson and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “It’s going to b

“You’re almost home. Don’t be almost dead.” As the holiday season approaches, New Zealand’s largest privately owned transport company is taking the time to remind everyone on the road to step out of the “almost” mentality and ask themselves if the driving choices they are making are really worth the

Christmas arrived a few days early at the Gore District Council with confirmation of $ 2.29 million in Government funding for local projects. The Department of Internal Affairs has accepted all six projects proposed by the Council earlier this year for the first tranche of funding from the 3 Waters

A geophysical report has found that there is no obvious structural damage to the stop banks on the Mataura River as a result of the 2020 flood event, however, river engineers have raised concerns about a 600m section along the Mataura township that is at risk of erosion. Environment Southland commis

A lifetime of service to the sport by Southland Basketball’s General Manager Jill Bolger was recognised at last month’s SBA Annual General Meeting with a life membership bestowed on the long-time administrator. Bolger blows the full time whistle on her role with Southland Basketball this week and wi

Well, oh so sad news to start the year with news of the passing of guitar legend Jeff Beck. The word “legend” gets bandied about describing this person and that person but Jeff Beck attained legendary status in the world of rock and all its genres. The British guitarist passed away this week after [

After a six-year hiatus, the New Zealand Superbike Championship (NZSBK) returns to Teretonga Park this weekend. With two rounds of racing already complete in the five-round series, round three in the deep south could prove pivotal to championship hopes. Southland Motorcycle Club president Andy Under

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