Southland-based global nutrition leader Blue River Dairy on Wednesday, November 13 were announced as fastest-growing manufacturing business and fastest-growing exporter at the Deloitte Fast 50 Awards in Auckland. The Invercargill infant formula manufacturer and exporter has recorded an overall reven

Police are continuing to investigate following the discovery of a woman’s body in Invercargill this morning. Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have seen any unusual activity or suspicious vehicles in the Fosbender Park and Oreti River areas near Dunns Road between approximately 3:30am a

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a woman in Invercargill. Officers attended a North Road, Waikiwi address around 11:00am today after receiving a report of concern. Upon arrival officers located the body of a woman. Police are speaking with a number of witnesses an

Two Lotto players from Hastings and Waikato will be popping the champagne after taking home $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold at Countdown Hastings in Hastings and on MyLotto to a player from Waikato. Powerball was not struck this evening

World junior rowing champion Shakira Mirfin and New Zealand synchronised swimming representative Ali Robertson have been recognised at the annual Academy Southland graduation function at ILT Stadium tonight. Each year an athlete at the Foundation (Year 1) and Leadership (Year 2) levels of the two-ye

Otago and Southland Fire and Emergency is a big advocate for mental health. Participating in Mullets for Mental Health, developing a serious of Facebook posts for Mental Health Awareness Week and now hosting a free community Mike King ‘I am Hope Tour’. Firefighters attend vehicle accidents, house fi

After two years as assistant coach of the Stags and two years in the deep South, Dale MacLeod is looking to the future of Southland rugby, with the aim of every Southland player getting the opportunity to prove their worth. The contracting process for the SIT Zero Fees Southland Stags is underway wi

The wait is over Southland. New Zealand’s favourite retailer will be opening its doors to the community of Invercargill next Friday 22 November from 8:00am. The refurbished 4,286 m2 selling floor will showcase a fresh Kmart layout that is being rolled out nationally as part of the company’s commitme