Aimee Wilson

Star Rugby Club captain Jordan Stewart is heading into this weekend’s final against defending champions Pirates-Old Boys with some optimism. Despite what the outcome will be, he has something else to celebrate, with this match being his 100th for the club. “It’s a bit of a bonus for me and I’m just

Tenants of Invercargill City Council housing may soon be able to keep their dogs, after councillors agreed to relook at its elderly person housing policy relating to pets. Animal welfare advocate Penny Ivy spoke to the Infrastructure and Projects Committee on Tuesday, on behalf of a client who was d

Invercargill Superbowl has a new owner and Angela Strang plans to turn the aging facility into a modern retro entertainment centre for all ages. The Former NZ Landlord of the Year (2015) is used to renovating old houses as one of her business ventures, but this latest commercial project to give the

The Zookeepers elephant is back out of hiding for some years, and taking pride of place on the verandah at Invercargill Central. When Paul Clark closed his successful cafe on Tay Street in 2019, the iconic corrugated iron elephant on the roof was sold to the developers of Invercargill Central. Promi

Lana Osborne is closing her Artists Collective after 11 years, so she can concentrate on her own business. The graphic designer opened up the space behind her Creativity Plus business initially on Tay Street (next to Hannahs Shoes), for artists of every kind, to use the space to work and sell their

One of New Zealand’s biggest cycle retailers officially opened its doors in Invercargill last weekend. This was Evo Cycles 32nd store after the company purchased the Gala Street corner site from Graham Williamson X-Factor performance cars before Christmas. Harcourts commercial property broker Carl J

The Southland Woodworkers Guild is holding another open weekend to show the public some of the great things that people can be involved in. This Saturday and Sunday the club will open its doors in Mary Street, to let the public come in and have a go at lathe work, wood carving and scroll sawing, […]

It’s a big few days for organisers of the Murihiku Matariki festival as they start decorating the ILT Stadium Southland for the first time. Professional performers Aro will take to the stage Friday and Saturday, after numerous interactive workshops throughout the night. The move indoors was made by