Cormac Buchanan is a Southland lad with a big dream of racing MotoGP. The determined 12-year-old will take his first significant step towards achieving it when he races in Australia this weekend. Buchanan is the only New Zealand rider selected to compete in the inaugural bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup,

One person has died after a crash on Tiwai Road, Tiwai Point, Invercargill. Police were called to the incident around 8pm. A motorcyclist died at the scene. Police are investigating. The Serious Crash Unit are also in attendance assisting with a scene examination.

Kartsport Southland Club Spirit Champs Saturday March 16th. ( Next meeting is Club Day 7th April Free Admission for spectators ) Southern Drags held their meeting on Sunday March 17th at Teretonga Park. ( Next meeting date will be advised )  Photo: to Dave Loudon Photography

New Zealand meat companies have rushed to provide support to their halal butchers in the wake of the deadly attack on two Christchurch mosques. Although affected workers have been offered time off, many want to come to work as usual, so they can take comfort from being alongside friends and colleagu

One person has died following a jet boat crash last night on the Hollyford River, Fiordland National Park, Southland. Police were called at about 8.45pm. Another person is understood to have sustained serious injuries. Police are investigating the death on behalf of the Coroner.

Changes to this year’s AMP South Financial Services Kids Tryathlon will mean more children than ever before will be able to get a taste of multisport. The Southland Triathlon and Multisport Club are running the Kids Tryathlon on Sunday, March 24, utilising a new and improved Invercargill course whic

Dunedin Police continue to investigate a bomb hoax that led to the partial closure of Dunedin Airport yesterday, Sunday 17 March. A black bag, described as a laptop bag, was made safe by experts from the New Zealand Defence Force. It is believed that the bag was brought into the airport by a person

The SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks will enter its National Basketball League defence with a trio of Australian imports following confirmation today that Illawarra Hawks and former Shark Todd Blanchfield will again link with the club for the 2019 season. Blanchfield quickly became a fan favourite in