Southern Field Days has once again transformed 56 hectares of farmland at Waimumu, near Gore, into a bustling “tent city,” showcasing the latest in rural innovation, technology and community spirit. Committee chairman Steve Henderson said the event is driven by a passionate group of 23 volunteers from the local Young

Thousands of plumbing and drainage products widely used across Australia are now easier to access in New Zealand, offering relief to tradies and do-it-yourself homeowners seeking reliable and affordable materials. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk said the move supports the Government’s wider goal of improving housing supply and

An Invercargill couple are celebrating a life changing windfall after claiming $1 million in Lotto First Division, following a last minute decision to buy a ticket. The husband said the surprise win came just before bedtime on Saturday, leaving both him and his wife stunned. Invercargill Celebrates $1 Million Lotto

The Southland BMX club will be hosting its Mainland South event this coming weekend, with more than 100 young riders coming to Invercargill to compete. The club hosted the 2025 BMX New Zealand National Championships last year and now has one of the premium tracks in the country. Club president

The bulls were the winner on the day at the Southland Rodeo in Invercargill at the weekend. President Jordan Cook warned competitors leading up to the competition that the calibre of the bucking bulls this season was exceptionally high. “They were too good this year and some of the best

Below a wrap of finals from day two of the UCI Oceania Track Cycling Championships supported by GJ Gardner Homes Waipa, at the Grassroots Trust Velodrome, Cambridge today. Elite Women Sprint:Olympic champion Ellesse Andrews moved through to tomorrow’s semifinals in the women’s elite sprint, after two straight

An exciting day of racing opened the UCI Oceania Track Cycling Championships supported by GJ Gardner Homes Waipa, at the Grassroots Trust Velodrome, Cambridge today. Elite Women 4000m Team Pursuit The New Zealand combination of Samantha Donnelly, Bryony Botha, Prudence Fowler and Ally Wollaston qualified fastest in 4:14.489

The tickets are on sale as a flock of Ford’s, a hoard of Holden’s, a bevy of BMW’s and a pack of Porsches – plus plenty more exciting machinery - head south for the 2026 Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest over the weekend of 21/22 February. Classes