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* Councillor attendance averaged 89 percent, with several members attending over 90 percent of meetings * Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell attended all but one meeting during the full council term * Health issues affected Peter Kett's final term, contributing to a lower attendance rate of 67 percent Attendance figures from the

* Free buses will run from Invercargill, Mataura, and Gore for easy access to Bluff * Over 50 activities are planned across seven interactive and themed zones for youth * Organisers aim to make the festival inclusive, supportive, and packed with positive energy Rangatahi Zone 2025 is set to return to Bluff this

Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), known for his massively popular YouTube channel with over 18 million subscribers, recently went hands-on with Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses — priced at $799. In his video, he shares why this is the first face-worn gadget that actually convinced him of the potential

Police have named the young man who died in a crash on Bluff Highway last week as Caleb Wilson Moss, 19, from Invercargill. Emergency services were called to the crash just after 6am on Thursday 11 September. It happened near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road. Tragically,

The structural steel frames that will hold Museum of Southland’s double-hulled waka are now in place. Designed to give the impression of floating above the museum’s central foyer, the waka will become a striking centrepiece, visually linking the western experience hall with the eastern building, which will house

Southland and Invercargill have been battered by severe weather this morning, with the region experiencing a combination of heavy rain, hail, and a significant amount of thunder and lightning. A strong wind warning remains in effect, driven by a low-pressure system moving across the Tasman Sea. Strong Wind Warning: An

Who will you choose to represent you for the next three years? There are 27 candidates standing for 12 positions on the Invercargill City Council. 🟢 You can vote for up to 12 candidates — but you don’t have to use all 12 votes. Council Attendance Figures Revealed For Term* Councillor

ILT Group held its Annual General Meeting on 8 September, providing a comprehensive overview of its financial performance for the year ending 31 March 2025. The organisation was delighted to return $8.9 million in grants and donations to the community. ILT Chief Executive Chris Ramsay said the Group was