Simon Thompson has won the top prize at the country music awards that matter. The Senior MLT NZ Gold Guitar Award went to Thompson over King's Birthday Weekend, along with $5,000 cash, a fully produced single, and a trip to the 2027 Tamworth Country Music Festival in

Cormac Buchanan has his speed back. The Southland grand prix racer finished within a second of the lead in every session at Mugello, proving his recovery from the injuries that have plagued his Moto3 World Championship campaign. "The weekend overall was a really positive one, especially with my feeling

The Southland Sharks extended their winning streak with a 99-89 victory over Otago in Dunedin on Sunday night. Caleb Asberry led the charge with 29 points, nine rebounds and four assists as the Sharks withstood an early barrage from the home side to claim their latest road win. The Nuggets

The following people have been recognised with awards in the King's Birthday Honours 2026. The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Mrs Susan Jean Hassall, ONZM, JP - For services to education Professor Elizabeth Mary Rata - For services to

Gore District Council has resolved two code of conduct complaints against councillors. The complaints were dealt with internally and are now closed, ending weeks of community speculation about what had happened behind closed doors. Mayor Ben Bell said the process worked as designed. "The Code of Conduct exists for

The Northern Mystics beat the Southern Steel 61-53 in extra time on Sunday, climbing to the top of the table in a classic contest at Stadium Southland. After 60 minutes of regulation play ended 52-all, the Mystics dominated extra time 9-1 to claim the Georgina Memorial Trophy contested between the

This letter is to inform you that starting next Tuesday 2 June, and lasting for 1 to 2 weeks (weather dependant), there will be traffic management in place at the roundabout at the Leven St/The Crescent intersection, and along the east-bound lane of the Crescent between Leven St and

Biology student and health content creator Max German says a simple change to his breakfast routine has helped him stay lean, reduce cravings, and feel fuller for longer. In a recent video, German revealed he has eaten the same breakfast every day for more than a year – a meal consisting