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The position in which a person sleeps can affect their health, sleep scientist Dr Kat Lederle says. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Sleep positions can affect how you sleep and cause or aggravate some health issues, a sleep scientist says.

Photo: RNZ A Christchurch man and his company are facing charges relating to what the Department of Internal Affairs believes is the largest illegal lottery identified in New Zealand to date.

Photo: RNZ A Christchurch man and his company are facing charges relating to what the Department of Internal Affairs believes is the largest illegal lottery identified in New Zealand to date.

The Te Anau Rugby Club is growing at a similar rate to the lakeside town.

One of the Crosslink/Kiwi Motorsport F4 chassis similar to the one Alex Crosbie will use in the F4 US Championship during recent testing at Thunder Hill Raceway in California. Seventeen-year-old Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie travels to the United States this week to begin his challenge for the F4 US Championship.

Katlyn Stoddart gets among it at the February REVSOUTH burnout competition. PHOTO: DAVE LOUDON REVSOUTH is holding a burnout competition on Saturday, June 1, at Riverside Speedway in Otatara.

Tori Peeters A star-studded lineup of finalists has been confirmed for this year’s Southland Sports Awards.

Former rugby referee Paddy O'Brien during an Otago v Canterbury game in 1999. PHOTO: ODT FILES A Southland rugby referee who reached the highest echelon with the whistle says the lack of officials for the game is sad but a reflection of society.

Drugs seized by police included MDMA (Ecstasy), ketamine, LSD, cocaine and cannabis. PHOTO: NZ POLICE Four people have been arrested and police have seized a "significant amount" of  illicit drugs in joint operations by West Coast and Canterbury police.

The upsets just keep on coming.

Youth development co-ordinator Michael Gilbert, of the Y. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Y Southland is gearing up to celebrate Youth Week in style, from May 20 to 26.

Thanks to the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival committee, the Southland Express has six double passes to give away to the festival on May 25.

Drugs seized by police included MDMA (Ecstasy), ketamine, LSD, cocaine and cannabis. PHOTO: NZ POLICE Four people have been arrested and police have seized a "significant amount" of  illicit drugs in joint operations by West Coast and Canterbury police.

Southland entertainer Lachie Hayes. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Top Southland entertainer Lachie Hayes is the latest performer to be confirmed for the 2024 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival on Saturday, May 25.

Rob Scott "Three Waters", "Affordable Waters", "Local Water Done Well". Three different titles for one issue, a debacle that over the past five years has caused a nationwide stir and continues to raise heckles.

Signing a memorandum of understanding at Tūmanako Oranga Wellness Centre in Invercargill on Monday are (from left) Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust Hiwa-i-te-rangi service manager Rhoda Hei Hei, chief executive Tracey Wright-Tawha and New Zealand Police Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman. Representatives from Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust, the New Zealand Police and Te Whatu Ora signed a memorandum of understanding to celebrate their connection for the wellbeing of those in the community.

Aotearoa New Zealand needs compassionate and energetic team players to become career firefighters, Fire and Emergency New Zealand deputy national commander Steph Rotarangi says.

Dave McKissock After decades of running a popular career event, Dave McKissock of Southern Directionz is retiring, and future events will now be delivered by Great South.

Kris Benipayo (left) and Julie Jack with new ticketless car parking machines at Invercargill Airport this week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Invercargill Airport has introduced a ticketless carparking system designed to make parking a quick, simple and more efficient process.

Shannon Saunders at a recent game against the Stars in Invercargill. The 33-year-old's season is over due to a knee injury. PHOTO: MICHAEL BRADLEY Southern Steel midcourter Shannon Saunders has been ruled out for the rest of the season.