A 32-year-old Invercargill man has been arrested after allegedly stealing 855 litres of petrol from a local contractor's yard in a month-long crime spree. The man appeared in Invercargill District Court today facing multiple charges including receiving a stolen motor vehicle, theft over $1000, two counts of theft

Kiwi track cyclists earned solid ranking points without stepping on the podium on day two of the UCI World Cup in Hong Kong. The experienced Tom Sexton finished fifth in the men’s four-event omnium. The Southland rider placed ninth in the opening scratch race, 12th in the tempo race,

The Southern Steel bounced back from last week's disappointing loss with a commanding 69-60 victory over the Stars at ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday night. After losing their opening round match by 13 goals, the Steel delivered a complete performance that delighted the home crowd and showed they&

An Otautau Lotto player is among eight lucky winners who each claimed $29,497 in Second Division prizes during tonight's live draw. The winning ticket was purchased from Fresh Choice Otautau, making it a celebration night for the rural Southland town. Across New Zealand, eight players matched five

The Southern Steel are determined to bounce back from their disappointing season opener when they return home to ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday. The Invercargill-based team suffered a crushing 13-goal defeat to the Mainland Tactix in the first round of the ANZ Premiership, but head coach Wendy Frew believes her

The Southland Sharks have secured one of their biggest signings for the 2026 season, with American guard Keylan Boone returning to Invercargill after a standout debut year. Boone, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, made an immediate impact in his first season with the Sharks, becoming the team's top scorer and

Older New Zealanders are driving a major economic shift, contributing nearly $9 billion annually through paid work alone, according to a new study. The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research found people aged 65 and over now make up a larger share of the workforce than at any point since

Health New Zealand is reviewing healthcare delivery on Stewart Island after a survey revealed serious concerns about the cost and difficulty of accessing medical care. The island has been without its own GP for at least a decade, relying instead on a nurse practitioner and two clinical nurse specialists based