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Invercargill And Southland Roads Affected By Works
Invercargill And Southland Roads Affected By Works
News   -   Jan 27, 2026

Residents across Southland should plan for several road closures, water shutdowns, and infrastructure upgrades over the coming weeks. These projects, carried out by Southland District Council, NZTA, and Invercargill City Council, aim to improve roads, pipelines, and public services across the region. Water Shutdowns In Riverton, water supply will be

Southland Group Restoring Historic F150 Steam Train
Southland Group Restoring Historic F150 Steam Train
News   -   Jan 27, 2026

A group of Southland train lovers are working hard to bring a piece of railway history back to life. The F150 steam locomotive, built in Glasgow in the late 1800s, was once one of the most widely used trains in New Zealand and is now being restored by the Southern

Homicide Probe After Clutha Woman Dies
Homicide Probe After Clutha Woman Dies
News   -   Jan 24, 2026

Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a woman in Crichton, Clutha on Thursday evening. Emergency services were called to a property on Adams Flat Road at around 6:10pm, where a woman was found dead. A man was also found injured and remains in hospital in

General Election To Be Held On 7 November
General Election To Be Held On 7 November
News   -   Jan 21, 2026

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the 2026 General Election will be held on Saturday 7 November. “Continuing the recent tradition of announcing the election date early in the year ensures New Zealanders have certainty,” Mr Luxon says. “Kiwis can also have certainty that our Government will continue governing

ILT Boosts Funding For New Museum To $2 Million
ILT Boosts Funding For New Museum To $2 Million
Community   -   Jan 19, 2026

ILT Group is proud to announce an additional $500,000 in funding towards the development of Te Unua Museum of Southland, bringing its total contribution to $2 million. The additional funding was approved by the ILT Foundation board earlier last year, with board members and staff later hosted on site

Police Seize Sports Car After Reports of Dangerous Speeding
Police Seize Sports Car After Reports of Dangerous Speeding
News   -   Jan 14, 2026

A 63-year-old Southland man has sped his way into court after allegedly travelling at high speeds in Edendale. On Wednesday 24 December, Police received multiple reports from members of the public of a black sports car speeding within the community. Constable Julie Russell says it is alleged the man returned

Old Invercargill Flashback - Tim Shadbolt Wins 1993 Mayority
Old Invercargill Flashback - Tim Shadbolt Wins 1993 Mayority
Old Invercargill   -   Jan 09, 2026

From 1993: Tim Shadbolt wins the Invercargill mayoral race, as reported in The Southland Times. Final Tribute Set For Sir Tim Shadbolt - Public Funeral ServiceA public funeral service to honour the life and legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt will be held at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre next Friday. Sir

EB Games Proposes Full New Zealand Exit
EB Games Proposes Full New Zealand Exit
News   -   Jan 06, 2026

Video game retailer EB Games has announced a proposal to shutter its entire New Zealand operation, potentially ending the brand's physical presence in the country. In a letter sent to staff on Tuesday, Managing Director Shane Stockwell revealed that the company is considering the closure of all 38

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