"Police have located a body in the Manapouri area. A search was commenced on Monday evening for a man who had not returned after going hunting off Supply Bay Road near Lake Manapouri. Police were notified when the man failed to return at 2pm as intended. A body, believed

Southland-based company Awarua Synergy was a winner at the PROtrade United Industry Awards, held in Brisbane, Australia, at the weekend. Competing against a field of leading trade companies from across Australia and New Zealand, Awarua Synergy was nominated for three awards and took home the top honour for its outstanding

This election advertorial is published by commercial arrangement. We feel that regardless of how we vote, the same old stuff keeps happening. Endless decisions we don't understand. We feel that even if we do vote, nothing will change. That's where me being just an ordinary, everyday

A 25-year-old man appeared in the Dunedin District Court today facing a murder charge after the death of another man in North Dunedin. Police Investigate Homicide After Dunedin DeathA homicide investigation is underway in North Dunedin after a 36-year-old man was found dead at a property on Great King Street

Environmental leaders of today and the future were celebrated at the 29th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill on Friday evening. Winners ranging in ages from 11 to those in their 80s took top honours at the awards evening, which showcased the passion, innovation and dedication of Southlanders driving environmental

The 2025/2026 motor race season kicked off at Teretonga Park in Invercargill at the weekend with two eventful days of action. Day & Leitch Win 3 Hour Race At Teretonga ParkSixteen-year-old Matt Day of Auckland and current Lamborghini Pro-Am Super Trofeo World Champion, Southlander Brendon Leitch, won the 3

Sixteen-year-old Matt Day of Auckland and current Lamborghini Pro-Am Super Trofeo World Champion, Southlander Brendon Leitch, won the 3 Hour race in their Lamborghini Huracan GT3 during the second round of the South Island Endurance Series at Teretonga Park in Invercargill on Saturday. Another local driver, Glen Brazier, and his

Fifteen Lotto players from across the country are celebrating after each winning $19,545 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night’s live draw. Among the lucky winners was one player from Southland. One of the Second Division winners also took home Powerball Second Division, boosting their total prize to