Whakatāne’s Daniel Jones made history in Te Anau by becoming the most successful competitor in the Fresh Choice Kepler Challenge, winning the iconic 60km mountain race for a record-breaking seventh time. Jones completed the challenging loop of the Kepler Track in 4 hours and 42 minutes, surpassing the six-title

Christmas celebrations kick off in earnest in Bluff this Sunday (7 December) with the town’s annual Santa Parade and the Christmas In The Bluff (CITB) Gala Day launching the festive season. The Bluff Promotions Santa Parade, supported this year by South Port NZ Ltd, starts at 1.00pm with

Invercargill’s Salvation Army has been overwhelmed with hundreds of new toys thanks to Southern Grilles and Gasoline annual Santa Cruz sponsored by Burgerfuel. Now in its 6th year, the car enthusiast group had 67 classics involved in the Christmas initiative, with drivers cruising the city last Friday to collect

Big fields of cars in almost every class will guarantee two days of action-packed motor racing at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend. The OSCA Super Saloons always create plenty of excitement and that will be full on this year with 20 cars entered. Two rounds into their championship, Tim

Christmas celebrations in Invercargill are set to ramp up another level this weekend as the Christmas Market on Esk Street brings dozens of local vendors, festive shopping and family-friendly fun into the heart of the city. The outdoor market will run on Saturday, December 6, from 10.30am to 2.

Southland Institute of Technology (SIT) has announced the appointment of Mr Bharat Guha as its new Chief Executive, with his term beginning on 1 January 2026. The newly formed SIT Council confirmed the decision following a competitive recruitment process that drew strong interest. Council Chair Mr Rex Chapman said, “Bharat

Wet & Forget is expanding its presence across New Zealand to provide customers with greater access to its products. The iconic New Zealand cleaning brand, founded in 1995, will increase from 19 company-owned stores to more than 200 partner locations from late 2025, significantly increasing product access for customers. Wet

Fonterra Co-operative Group has released its FY26 first-quarter business update, reporting a steady start to the financial year and continued focus on strategic delivery. Chief Executive Miles Hurrell said Fonterra’s Total Group profit after tax reached $278 million, a $15 million increase from the same period last year. This