A new collaboration between Telford, Southern Institute of Technology’s agricultural campus, and Southland dairy farmer, Tangaroa Walker, the creator of Farm 4 Life, intends to provide dairy farm workers nationwide with the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while they work. Mr Walker ha

The results are in with 94-96 votes cast in our online poll, due to us wanting to try to stop poll manipulation by allowing signing into vote via Google, Facebook & Twitter this put some people off voting.  Some iPhone users may have got an error. From the poll Ian Pottinger is winner, with Nobby […

Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse firmed up their prospects of making the Finals Series with a clinical 59-49 win over the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in Invercargill on Saturday. With dramatic outcomes in the two previous matches between the pair this season, the Pulse made sure there would be no repe

Strong and gusty southwesterly winds continue to affect New Zealand today and Sunday. Strong Wind Watches remain in force for parts of the country, and a Strong Wind Warning is now in force for Clutha, Southland and Stewart Island. People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in c

The freedom to add her own individuality into the mix has seen an evolution in Kate Burley’s netball prowess this season. The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel defender will be the first to tell you it’s a work in progress but her performances on court speak volumes about the impact of her move south

Fonterra expands on-farm trials of methane reducing Asparagopsis seaweed, as part of the Fonterra’s commitment to helping solve the methane challenge. In partnership with Australian company Sea Forest, Fonterra is looking at the potential Asparagopsis seaweed has in reducing methane in a grass-fed f

There’s a lot of spending flying around in Budget 2022 – here’s the main expenses in an easy-to-read list. Cost of living: $1b package: $814m for a $350 per person cost-of-living payment for individuals earning under $70k, equating to $27 a week per person over three months from 1 August for about 2

SBS Bank Academy Southland basketballers Laura Jackson and Maddie Tinnock will push for places in the New Zealand team for the Under 18 Women’s FIBA Asia Cup in India later this year. The James Hargest College pair both attended the national selection camp in Auckland during the school holidays. The