* Industries will soon control how they train apprentices and trainees across New Zealand.
* New Industry Skills Boards will set standards and manage assessments from January 2026.
* The Government says the changes will better connect learning with real-world job requirements.
The Government is changing work-based learning to give industries more say
* Chris Ramsay appointed to new advisory role to provide local input for SIT decisions
* Position follows ministerial directive to strengthen regional involvement across all Te Pūkenga divisions
* Ramsay brings over a decade of SIT involvement and strong Southland community connections
Chris Ramsay has been appointed to a new role as
* Southland mother Lynne Laverty encourages locals to host Pink Ribbon events this May.
* Her personal journey highlights the life-saving importance of early breast cancer detection.
* Pink Ribbon Breakfasts raise funds for research, education and support for breast cancer patients.
A Southland mum is urging locals to take part in this
A huge day is ahead as the southern harness racing calendar reaches its peak on Sunday (27 April) with the glittering Diamonds Day, hosted by the Invercargill Harness Racing Club — an event which is the culmination of series finals and feature races on the southern calendar.
The day brings together
Months of hard work and dedication to progress their horses will culminate at Sunday’s Diamonds Day meeting, which serve as southern harness racing’s day of championships.
Journalist Jonny Turner has followed the form of each Diamonds Day contender through the season and he gives his take who will
* Industries will soon control how they train apprentices and trainees across New Zealand.
* New Industry Skills Boards will set standards and manage assessments from January 2026.
* The Government says the changes will better connect learning with real-world job requirements.
The Government is changing work-based learning to give industries more say
Cycling Southland is gearing up for a thrilling afternoon of racing as the ILT New Zealand Criterium Championships return to Invercargill on Saturday, 17 January. A top-tier field of riders has been confirmed, promising fast, aggressive racing on a newly designed 2.1km course that combines Bainfield Road and Queens
From 1993: Tim Shadbolt wins the Invercargill mayoral race, as reported in The Southland Times.
Final Tribute Set For Sir Tim Shadbolt - Public Funeral ServiceA public funeral service to honour the life and legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt will be held at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre next Friday. Sir
* Industries will soon control how they train apprentices and trainees across New Zealand.
* New Industry Skills Boards will set standards and manage assessments from January 2026.
* The Government says the changes will better connect learning with real-world job requirements.
The Government is changing work-based learning to give industries more say
* Troopers Memorial closure marks final step in full Dee and Tay resurfacing project
* Drivers advised of detours and road closures across Southland during Anzac events and upgrades
* Maintenance schedule may change based on weather, holiday staffing and other local events
The full resurfacing of Dee and Tay Streets in Invercargill
Southland motorsport drivers Rolly Lemin and Coleman Stoddart picked up gold at the annual New Zealand Burnout competition ‘Rapanats’ last weekend.
It was the first time since the competition had been running (2019), that the trophies had come south, in what was described as the biggest burnout event in New
* Clinton Highway at Waiwera South closed after a truck and trailer crash
* Diversions are set up but not suitable for heavy vehicles at this time
* Motorists travelling through the area are warned to expect ongoing delays
UPDATE: 11:50pm: Road now open.
UPDATE 5:25PM
SH1 remains CLOSED between Clifton
* Chris Ramsay appointed to new advisory role to provide local input for SIT decisions
* Position follows ministerial directive to strengthen regional involvement across all Te Pūkenga divisions
* Ramsay brings over a decade of SIT involvement and strong Southland community connections
Chris Ramsay has been appointed to a new role as
* Southland mother Lynne Laverty encourages locals to host Pink Ribbon events this May.
* Her personal journey highlights the life-saving importance of early breast cancer detection.
* Pink Ribbon Breakfasts raise funds for research, education and support for breast cancer patients.
A Southland mum is urging locals to take part in this
A huge day is ahead as the southern harness racing calendar reaches its peak on Sunday (27 April) with the glittering Diamonds Day, hosted by the Invercargill Harness Racing Club — an event which is the culmination of series finals and feature races on the southern calendar.
The day brings together
Months of hard work and dedication to progress their horses will culminate at Sunday’s Diamonds Day meeting, which serve as southern harness racing’s day of championships.
Journalist Jonny Turner has followed the form of each Diamonds Day contender through the season and he gives his take who will
