Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker says he is thrilled the Minister has come to his senses and backtracked on the decision to cut the Te Anau Rescue Chopper base. “Together with the community, I lobbied to make the Minister see sense and backtrack on the decision to cut the Te Anau Rescue Chopper bas

The future is looking bright as this year’s talented high school business students from throughout Southland prepare for The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Regional Final. Nationally, nearly 4000 students have taken part nationwide in The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme this y

Cracking stock whips, watching sheep mustering and experiencing Southern farm life is now an option for Contiki travellers in New Zealand. Kingston based Real Country has confirmed a contract with the international bus tour company Contiki to provide travellers with an authentic Southland farm exper

Southern DHB reminds people to practice good hand hygiene during spring lambing and calving season Southern DHB are reminding the public of the importance of good hand hygiene following an increase in the number of cases of gastroenteritis in the district. Rises in the number of cases of gastroenter

His name is Bond, Hamish Bond – but it will be very much a cyclist, rather than an Olympic champion rower, who lines up for this year’s SBS Bank Tour of Southland. The eight-time world and two-time Olympic rowing champion has targeted this year’s tour as another important building block towards his

Southland’s Hawke Cup-winning cricketers are utilising the Mike Piper Training Centre as they look to retain the coveted trophy this summer. The Hawke Cup – cricket’s version of the Ranfurly Shield – is contested on a challenge basis between New Zealand’s minor associations and is part of Southland

Seven podium placings without getting to the top step was the lot for the Vantage New Zealand team on the final day of the Oceania Track Cycling Championships in Adelaide. The championships, which offered qualifying points for the world championships and ultimately the Tokyo Olympics, mark the begin

Spring means events season starts is ramping up and it always amazes me the breadth of things to do in Southland when the sun is shining – and even when it’s not. Preparations are underway around the district for flower shows, market days and many other activities. Labour Weekend is fast approaching