Luisa Girao

A group of racers from across the globe are battling themselves, the four seasons and a 470km long course in a daunting 16,000m all-up ascent this week.

Yellow-bin inspections will resume next month due to increasing rates of recycle bin contamination across the region.

The tallest building in Invercargill for decades, where Queen Elizabeth II and her family had lunch and, potentially, where the Rolling Stones were after their iconic city concert, turns 60 this week.

The predator-free status of Ulva Island is at risk once again after a rat was found in the sanctuary.

The Civil Aviation Authority is making inquiries after a helicopter crash near Lake Hāwea on Tuesday which injured the pilot and passenger.

An elite cyclist knew a thief had no chance when he tried to steal his beloved bike in Invercargill at the weekend.

Increasing rates of contamination in recycling across the Southland region has prompted action from councils, with yellow-bin inspections being implemented soon.

Attracting more women to play football and help them on their pathway to senior teams are goals for Southland Football's new development officer.

After performing on some of the most prestigious opera stages in the world, an Invercargill tenor will return to his hometown in the hope of inspiring the younger generations.

The experiences, inspirations, feelings and talents of five international artists will converge for the first time in the Deep South of New Zealand this week.

Southland might soon have its first step on the moon.

A Southland company's crucial role in a mission to the moon next month will be a giant leap for New Zealand's space industry.

Southland’s average house asking price has jumped the highest of all regions in the country over the past year while its neighbour has taken the biggest tumble.

The Southern Institute of Technology and Otago Polytechnic are in a good position, but there is work to do for them to become standalone institutions, the tertiary education minister says.

Meike Fountain’s parents always knew their daughter was special.