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Weekend Gig Guide July 23–25
Weekend Gig Guide July 23–25
Gig Guide   -   Jul 23, 2026

Last week of Priscilla — make the most of it! Friday The Commoners play Live in the Lobby at Two Doors Down and Marea Malinao lights up Level One, Saturday is packed with live music across the city including El Scratcho at The Southland Sports Bar, The Orphans fundraiser gig at

Weekend Gig Guide 16-19 July
Weekend Gig Guide 16-19 July
Gig Guide   -   Jul 16, 2026

Big weekend across the city. Friday night the Diagonals play Live in the Lobby at Two Doors Down, The Company take the stage at the Ascot Sports Bar, and Jetset headline at Waxy's. Saturday, the All Blacks take on Ireland on big screens across the city, The Diagonals

SIT Seeks Three Council Members
SIT Seeks Three Council Members
Education   -   Jul 15, 2026

The Southern Institute of Technology is seeking Three Council MembersThe Southern Institute of Technology (Te Whare Wānanga o Murihiku) is seeking three experienced and forward-thinking individuals to join its Council. This is a significant governance role offering the opportunityto contribute to the strategic direction and long-term success of a leading

Invercargill Told to Rethink Public Transport
Invercargill Told to Rethink Public Transport
News   -   Jul 13, 2026

Invercargill's public transport system needs to be scrapped and rebuilt. That, at least, is the view gaining traction at the council table. Mayor Tom Campbell told councillors this week the city should abandon any tinkering with its existing setup and start over. "Clearly what we have at

Invercargill City Council Road Works Update 13-19 July
Invercargill City Council Road Works Update 13-19 July
News   -   Jul 13, 2026

Latest road work update from Invercargill City Council. Watermain renewal work has begun on Don St between Kelvin and Deveron streets. It will take around 40 days. Phase one closes the eastbound lane while westbound traffic is maintained from Deveron St. Phase two brings a partial closure of the Don

Weekend Gig Guide - Matariki Edition
Weekend Gig Guide - Matariki Edition
Gig Guide   -   Jul 09, 2026

🌟 Happy Matariki! Another busy weekend across Invercargill — Robert Kidd brings jazz piano to Live in the Lobby, the All Blacks take on Italy on big screens across the city, the Southland Sharks are HOME at ILT Stadium, Priscilla Queen of the Desert opens at the Civic Theatre, and the Thieves

ACT Pushes Three Strikes For Burglars
ACT Pushes Three Strikes For Burglars
News   -   Jul 08, 2026

ACT wants repeat burglars locked up for three years, no exceptions. The party will take a Three Strikes for Burglary policy to the 2026 election. Anyone convicted of burglary three times would face a minimum three-year prison sentence — no parole, no home detention, no early release. ACT Deputy Leader Nicole

Northbound Lane blocked, Waihola Highway/SH 1
Northbound Lane blocked, Waihola Highway/SH 1
News   -   Jul 08, 2026

The northbound lane of the Waihola Highway/State Highway 1 in Waihola, Clutha, is blocked after a logging truck slipped off the road this morning. Police were called to the incident, between Lake Road and Surrey Heights, around 7.30am.  There doesn't appear to be any injuries and

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