Gale northwest to southwest winds for parts of southern and central New Zealand today A deep low just south of Fiordland is moving slowly eastwards today and its associated cold front moves northeast over the country. This low pressure system is expected to bring gale northwest to southwest winds to

Southland teenager Cormac Buchanan has made history as the first New Zealand rider to be selected in the prestigious Red Bull Rookies Cup. Buchanan, 14, is one of nine new riders from around the world invited to join the elite road racing programme for 2021. A total of 26 riders from 16 countries wi

Awarua Synergy has grown into a significant employer — as part of a growing insulation industry offering young Southlanders a new trade-based career path. As they mark their 15th anniversary this month (November), the team at the Invercargill- based hapu/marae-owned enterprise are reflecting on the

South City will come alive tomorrow night for the 6th annual street party. Organised by the community-led organisation South Alive, this year’s event will have a strong Christmas focus, with the event being held a month later than usual. Community development and operational manager Julz Orr said th

Police were called to the intersection of Conon Street and Tweed Street. When a man had been seriously injured following an assault. The man has been taken to hospital and Police have traffic management in place. Police are currently making area enquiries to locate the offender.

The annual Woodlands Stud sponsored harness racing drivers challenge has undergone many changes over the years. Initially it featured a provincial championship, then a Trans-Tasman component, more recently a border rivalry between the North and South of the Waitaki and this year it takes on a new fo

Round 4 of the 2020/2021 Evolution Motorsport ClubSport Championship takes place on Sunday at Teretonga Park, and the Fitchett family of Mokotua are sure to be among the competitors. Matt Fitchett and his family are dairy farmers at Mokotua and last year a flyer promoting the Southland Sports Car Cl

Intense competition in the forestry sector coupled with the complications of Covid-19 have prompted long time Southland business Craigpine Timber Ltd to sell its operations to another local company. The sale to Niagara Sawmilling Company Ltd of the family-owned Winton business will become effective