Sexton joins Greg Henderson as the only two-time Scratch race medallists for New Zealand at world championships, landing silver in Shanghai.

JB Hi-Fi Invercargill took out the Store of the Year 2026, with a combination of results, culture and growth putting them at the top of their game nationwide. Regional manager Tony Keay said at its annual National awards in September they also awarded Rizza as the Invercargill Store Rockstar, nominated

The Ready for Living Garden Drive ran tours through Gore's Main Gardens and Bannerman Park — then 38 residents, aged 65 to 90, stayed for the music and dancing.

Wild venison, Wagyu beef, brie and poached pears — BurgerFuel's $23 Wild & Wagyu lands 3 November, with $1 per burger going to the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation.

More than 400 objects, from sketches to paintbrushes — and a connection to the museum stretching back to a one-shilling junior membership in the mid-fifties.

SIT's return to independence has Southland's MP and Mayor talking workforce, local decision-making, and a raft of new programmes arriving in 2026 and 2027.

Saturday's 3-Hour race doubles as the New Zealand endurance title decider, while Sunday brings free-entry saloon racing and a Regularity Trial.

Five million dollars, a partner network of 10, and a place for anyone to contribute — by lifetime gift or bequest — to Southland's future.