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The Burt Munro Challenge just wrapped its biggest year yet, with record crowds flooding Invercargill's streets for five days of motorcycle racing. Next year's 20th anniversary event will coincide with the Southland Motorcycle Club's 100th birthday, making 2027 extra special.
Sir Peter Beck, who launched water rockets as a teen at James Hargest College, returned to cut the ribbon on his former school's new Science and Innovation Centre. The Rocket Lab founder's journey from Invercargill student to space industry leader shows what's possible when schools invest in science education.
A New Zealand electricity company is proving its climate commitment by installing solar panels that will cut 11 tonnes of emissions yearly. The two-site project shows how businesses can lead by example in the renewable energy transition.
A charity golf tournament in Southland, New Zealand brought together local golfers and businesses to support free hospice care for families facing life-limiting illness. The Par for Purpose event showed how a community can rally behind services that help neighbors during their hardest moments.
A company that moved New Zealand's flower industry from traditional auction halls to digital platforms just won a major innovation prize. United Flower Growers now connects 500 growers with 700 buyers through online auctions starting at 5am.
Mercury Nonu, son of two-time Rugby World Cup champion Ma'a Nonu, led his team to victory in his first game with the Wellington Saints basketball squad. The 17-year-old scored 10 points and proved he's ready to follow his own path on the court.
Five youth marching teams from Southland, New Zealand just proved their region is a powerhouse of precision and teamwork, placing in the top three at the South Island Championships. Now they're gearing up for nationals in March, where Southland has a history of bringing home gold.
After decades of waiting, South Island motorsport fans will finally see Supercars race at Christchurch's Ruapuna circuit in 2026. The timing couldn't be better for a city rebuilding after earthquakes and a sport welcoming new Kiwi heroes.
New Zealand's Rakiura Stewart Island offers travelers a rare chance to spot endangered kiwi birds in the wild on a rat-free sanctuary where nature is making a comeback. The remote island paradise combines conservation success with aurora hunting, fresh seafood, and authentic Māori cultural experiences.
For the first time in 14 years, tiny Southland, New Zealand has three rugby players heading to represent their country at the under-20 level. A creative academy program that follows students to university is turning a struggling region into an unexpected talent pipeline.
New Zealand just welcomed its 100,000th electric vehicle onto the road, marking a major win for clean transport in the island nation. The milestone arrived ahead of schedule thanks to growing buyer enthusiasm and smart government incentives. ##