Woodlands’ Matt James is back for the 2022 SBS Bank Southland Stags. Matt, 28, has played 27 games for Southland across three seasons with Southland, an impressive statistic for the Loose Forward. As a senior member of the squad, Matt is excited for what the team can do this season. “”We have been b

The Southland Sharks have scored a major coup just over a week out from the start of the New Zealand National Basketball League, signing one of Australasia’s brightest prospects, Mojave King for the 2022 season. The 19-year-old 1.95-metre shooting guard is currently in the final week of the regular

Radio Southland celebrates 30 years on air in 2022, and station manager Darren Ludlow reflects on how things have changed in that time. When news went digital I think many people in the media thought radio might disappear, but in fact quite the opposite has happened – thanks to podcasts and internet

The Southland Sharks bank on a wonderful family of sponsors every National Basketball League season and this year they are delighted to have iconic Southland institution, SBS Bank adorning the front of their playing uniforms. SBS Bank has been one of Sharks Basketball’s key partners over recent seas

On a day that had special significance, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel continued their giant-killing ways after securing a memorable 64-59 win over MG Mystics in Invercargill on Sunday. With full crowds back, there is none better than the faithful at ILT Stadium, who turned out in their droves

It is with great sadness that we share the news Great South Chief Executive Graham Budd has died from a suspected heart attack. This news has come as a huge shock to the entire Great South team and of course our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Graham’s family at this time. Graham made a

New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) has today released the findings of its Preliminary Closure Study, outlining for the Southland community the detailed work that will take place to remediate the site as part of any future closure. NZAS Chief Executive and General Manager Chris Blenkiron commente

When Christopher Luxon came to town on Saturday, whatsoninvers.nz founder Mike Sanford asked him some questions about the worker crisis, tax, inflation and mandates. After a tour of the Invercargill Central city centre redevelopment, and the Seriously Good Chocolate Factory where he tried his hand a