Aimee Wilson

Six Southlanders have made the New Zealand team for pistol shooting, and are heading to South Africa this week for the World Championships. For security reasons, the Invercargill Pistol Club has asked us not to name anybody, but the contingent does include a father and son who are excited to

A series of ILT pubs and establishments around Invercargill are teleporting back into their past lives - being recreated for a night to give the community a taste of nostalgia. And judging by the comments on social media, the initiative has gone viral, with some Facebook posts already getting up

Great South shareholders asked the Invercargill City Council last week to prioritise its draft letter of expectation for the coming two years, so the organisation is clear on its priorities. At last Tuesday’s council meeting, group manager – community engagement and corporate services Trudie Hurst said the shareholders would like

Sam Cullen is living the musician dream in Auckland, but he’ll never forget his roots in the South. The 24-year-old just released another single ‘That Somebody’s You,’ complete with a music video that he filmed, driving through the Desert Road in a friend’s old BMW. It’s

The old Coachman’s Inn at the entrance to Invercargill is being restored to its former glory, thanks to local builder Jamie Bennett. He said luxury motel owners KTC, based in Auckland, purchased the motels and holiday park last year. They also own motels in Queens Drive as well. The

Full credit to Geoff Thomson for bringing 4.5 star hotel quality to his home town, described by his new Distinction Invercargill Hotel manager as impressive in every way. “He has not cut any corners in this property. He has gone all out and that will be the difference, I

A group of Southern train enthusiasts are full steam ahead with trying to secure 7km of railway line between Lorneville and Branxholme, to start a heritage railway route. The Southern Steam Trust has been eyeing up the Invercargill-Ohai route for several years, and now KiwiRail has pulled out, the group

Mitre 10 Mega Invercargill is stoked with its upgraded Columbus cafe, and the local community is too. General manager Tracy Key said the interior is now more light and modern, making for a more enjoyable customer experience. “This new look complements the new kids play area that was refreshed earlier