Southland rider Corbin Strong was edged out of a medal after an aggressive penultimate day of racing at the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Switzerland. Strong, part of the gold medal-winning New Zealand team pursuit, finished fourth, only five points off a medal in the omnium compet

Dishing out a set-piece masterclass, the All Blacks stymied a determined Wallabies first half defensive approach to claim a 38-13 win in the Bledisloe Cup/Investec Rugby Championship opener at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Saturday. Inspired by lock Brodie Retallick, playing his first Test match in 11 mo

Join Mr Southland sport Nick Jeffery on ‘All Sports Breakfast’ So much great sport on right now. This week’s All Sports Breakfast includes:  A look back at Southern Steel’s incredible back-to-back titles Previewing Rugby Southland’s season opener on Sunday News from Switzerland of Cycling Southland’

The New Zealand junior men’s team pursuit squad have won gold at the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Aigle, Switzerland. The quartet of Bailey O’Donnell, Finn Fisher-Black, George Jackson and Corbin Strong claimed the gold in style with a fantastic final turn of pace in the closing k

A Clinton woman has been recognised for her tireless service to NZ Young Farmers and her community. Emma Sutherland, 31, is the joint recipient of a national award for service to NZ Young Farmers, along with Canterbury’s Sarah Heddell. The pair received a standing ovation when they were presented wi

Finalists for the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards 2018 have just been released and the Gore District Council is proud to announce that Main Street, Gore, is in the running for the Best Street Award. The Best Street Award recognises and celebrates a street in New Zealand that clearly stands out for

The SKYCITY Breakers are returning to ILT Stadium Southland where they will play Melbourne United on 16th November team management announced their 2018-19 schedule yesterday, confirming Spark Arena will again be the official home court for the season hosting 10 of their 14 regular season home games.

A lucky Powerball player from Central Otago will be living the dream after winning $22.3 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Central Otago. The total prize is made up of $22 million from Powerball First Division