A male parapenter has died following a speed flying crash at Isthmus Peak, near Wanaka, this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9am. One man was flown to Dunedin Hospital with critical injuries. He sadly passed away as a result of his injuries this afternoon. The death will b

A Gore sheep farmer is one of three NZ Young Farmers members who have won national leadership awards. James Goodwin, Jessie Waite and Michael McCombs are the 2018 recipients of the NZ Young Farmers Excellence Awards. The awards are designed to recognise members who are leaders, achievers and role mo

The final game of the SIT Zero Fees Southland Stags’ storm week has prompted another round of changes for Sunday’s season finale against Manawatu. Lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit and loose forward Tony Lamborn will back up from the starting pack that fronted against Auckland on Wednesday night, with a new

Police Update: 1pm Sunday 14th October. SH6 at Devils Staircase reopened following crash State Highway 6 just north of Devils Staircase, near Queenstown, has reopened in both directions following a fatal crash earlier today. There were 14 passengers and the driver on board the bus at the time of the

New buildings in Gore and Mataura will need to have rainwater storage tanks under proposed changes to the Gore District Council’s Subdivision and Land Development Bylaw. With the bylaw up for review, the Council is taking the opportunity to promote sustainable development practices that emphasise en

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited today revised its 2018/19 forecast Farmgate Milk Price from $6.75 per kgMS to a range of $6.25-$6.50 per kgMS and increased its forecast New Zealand milk collection volumes by 1.3 per cent to 1,550 million kgMS. Fonterra Chief Executive, Miles Hurrell, says the ch

The great outputs of the Graeme Dingle foundation was matched yesterday by the generosity of Southlanders at the sold out charity luncheon with keynote sir Graham Henry candidly addressing the crowd on leadership, his career and youth development. Two of the most valuable auction items didn’t hit re

Members of the Southland Table tennis club has had some great success recently. Great work – Under 13 boys. Silver medalists at the NZ Champs. A great win over Canterbury in the semi final then some close games against Auckland in the final. We are all stoked!!!! Looking forward to more great games