SBS Bank Academy Southland is taking applications for the next intake of future inspiring Southlanders. The talent development academy provides a two-year programme supporting athletes in areas including strength and conditioning, mental skills, nutrition and athlete life.” Academy Southland coordin

Southland Police executed a search warrant on Tuesday morning at an Invercargill address in relation to three school burglaries, which happened on 2 January 2022. The burglaries occurred at Rimu, Woodlands and Wyndham Primary Schools, where cash and electronic items were stolen. As a result of Tuesd

A further $30 million of funding has been approved by the Invercargill City Council for the City Block development, despite ongoing concerns from some councillors. A $22.5 million short-term loan and an additional $7.5 million investment was decided at yesterday’s council meeting, despite some counc

It’s not often that golf and cocktails go together, but at the Winton Golf Club they are a perfect match. It’s all part of a new beginners’ golf programme in the town, where participants, new to the sport of golf, receive weekly lessons and a cocktail and nibbles to finish the night.To say it’s been

Alex Field, 28, has once again secured himself a spot at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final. Alex, a Farm Manager near Mossburn, was announced as the winner of the Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday night after a full day of challenges. Fencing Contractor Isaac Johnst

Active Southland is excited to unveil a reimagined free version of the Surf to City next month. With Covid restrictions ruling out a traditional mass participation event, Southlanders are being encouraged to do the Surf to City course ‘your way’,’ Active Southland chief executive Brendon McDermott s

Get Into Golf Lessons Golf Southland’s free Introduction golf lessons commence next week Monday 28th February until Monday 4th April at Queens Park Golf Club 6pm-7pm. The six week of introduction to golf Lessons cover all the basic skills including on course play. Suitable for all beginner golfers o

It’s frightening that in the middle of a pandemic we are facing a nursing shortage in Southland. Actually there are huge nurse shortages right across the country. Data recently released to the National Party shows that there are currently 2200 vacant nursing positions around New Zealand – including