Mike Sanford

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

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

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 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

More New Zealand students are finishing their qualifications — and doing so in greater numbers than at any point in recent years. New Ministry of Education data shows the number of students completing a provider-based tertiary qualification rose 8% in 2025 compared with 2024. Domestic completions climbed 5.9% to 123,

Mark McMillan of Invercargill will make a return to rallying when the Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland, Round 3 of the Brian Green Property Group NZ Rally Championship (NZRC), takes place on Saturday 18 July. This will be McMillan's first rally since he won the forerunner to this

Tom Slee is heading straight back to calving. But first, a national title. The Southland dairy farmer was crowned the 2026 FMG Young Farmer of the Year at the Grand Final in New Plymouth on Saturday evening, beating six other regional champions to claim New Zealand's most prestigious

Today we're kicking off a new weekly Old Invercargill series looking back at the corners, landmarks and everyday places that have shaped our city — and how they've changed over the years. Every week we'll pair a slice of old Invercargill with the way it