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SIT Zero Fees Bet Paid Off Big for Southland
SIT Zero Fees Bet Paid Off Big for Southland
News   -   Jul 17, 2026

SIT's Zero Fees Scheme turns 25 this year, and the story of how it started still sounds like a gamble that nearly didn't happen. Southern Institute of Technology held a celebration at Hansen Hall last Thursday to mark the milestone, bringing together community leaders, business partners,

Armed Squad Raids Follow Mataura Attack
Armed Squad Raids Follow Mataura Attack
News   -   Jul 17, 2026

Four people have been arrested and charged over an alleged violent assault at a Mataura hotel carpark just before midnight on June 27. The arrests followed a coordinated police operation last week. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird said officers, backed by the Armed Offenders Squad, executed a number of search

Whittaker's Goes Full Nostalgia With Gumdrops
Whittaker's Goes Full Nostalgia With Gumdrops
News   -   Jul 16, 2026

Whittaker's has gone full childhood nostalgia with its latest limited-edition block — white chocolate loaded with bubblegum flavouring and actual gumdrops. The Gumdrop Block hits supermarket shelves Monday. It's made with Whittaker's 28% cocoa white chocolate and contains five different gumdrop flavours scattered through the

Wednesday Powerball Hits $28 Million
Wednesday Powerball Hits $28 Million
Lotto   -   Jul 12, 2026

No one in Southland scooped Saturday night's Lotto draw, but the jackpots rolling into Wednesday are worth knowing about. Powerball was not won and climbs to $28 million on Wednesday. Lotto First Division also went begging — it resets to $1 million. Strike Four remains unclaimed at $400,000.

Golden Tickets Mark Invercargill Central Mall's 4th Birthday Celebrations
Golden Tickets Mark Invercargill Central Mall's 4th Birthday Celebrations
Business   -   Jul 10, 2026

Invercargill Central is marking its 4th Birthday on Tuesday 14 July with a day of celebration, shopper surprises and centre-wide Golden Ticket moments designed to bring a little extra excitement to the community. Throughout the day, shoppers may receive a Birthday Golden Ticket with their purchase at participating stores. Every

Simmonds Proud as SIT Marks 25 Years
Simmonds Proud as SIT Marks 25 Years
News   -   Jul 10, 2026

The 25 year celebration of the Southern Institute of Technology's zero fees scheme this week, is a timely reminder of its significance to our province, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. "This scheme effectively changed the face of tertiary education in the South and boosted economic growth, with

Council Sends Shower Plan Back to Staff
Council Sends Shower Plan Back to Staff
Councils   -   Jul 09, 2026

Invercargill's plan to replace a homeless shower facility has hit a wall over accessibility concerns. The city council has been trying to find a new home for the Wachner Place public toilet and shower since May last year, when councillors voted to close it — provided an alternative site

ILT Pub Giveaway Returns With $13k Prize Pool
ILT Pub Giveaway Returns With $13k Prize Pool
News   -   Jul 08, 2026

ILT brings back The Great Pub Cash Giveaway for 2026 with $13,000 up for grabs Following the strong response to previous years' promotions, ILT is delighted to announce the return of The Great Pub Cash Giveaway for 2026, featuring a total prize pool of $13,000. Locals will

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