A dedicated Otautau volunteer who has spent decades serving her community has been recognised with a Community Service Award from Southland District Council and the Wallace Takitimu Community Board. Shirley McCully, who lives at Scotts Gap, received the award today for her tireless work supporting western Southland residents. Mayor Rob

Organisers of the annual Placemakers Southern Scooter Challenge say it was the best one yet, raising more than $60,000 for the Grace Street Project. Co-organiser Tash Clay said changing the route from Teretonga to Te Anau with new stops along the way and the community spirit all made it

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has today announced a refreshed ministerial lineup to continue fixing the basics and protecting New Zealand’s future, with Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds joining cabinet. “New Zealanders are facing economic challenges brought on by conflict in the Middle East and its effect on fuel supply across

A Gore-district farming family has been named the Southland Regional Supreme Winners at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards for transforming two neighbouring properties into a thriving, diversified operation. Tony and Michelle Roberts, alongside daughter Kate Roberts and her partner Mark Lieshout of Top Deck Trading, have built the combined 269ha

NZTA have updated the detours for the North Road resealing works to improve traffic flow, particularly during peak school and commuter times. The following changes will be in place: * During peak periods (8:15am–9:30am and 2:30pm–6:00pm), Gloucester Street southbound will be closed at West Plains

Firefighters remain in ongoing industrial action, highlighting concerns around funding, staffing pressures, and the ability of Fire and Emergency New Zealand to maintain reliable emergency response services now and into the future. A petition is also calling for an independent inquiry into Fire and Emergency New Zealand, examining concerns around

Whats On Invers can reveal that new imported fuel will contain substances capable of tracking vehicle movements — believed to be a world first. While some details remain sketchy, we're satisfied we have enough information and clarification from sources to publish. It's understood the substances have been

Tickets, please! In a heartwarming breakthrough for accessible travel, St Vincent’s Care Toowoomba has unveiled the St Vincent’s Express — the world’s first permanent immersive virtual-reality train carriage built inside an aged care home. What was once a quiet library is now a luxurious replica fine-dining rail car,