News Desk

The Queenstown to Invercargill Westpac Chopper Appeal Ride recently captured the hearts and support of the Southland community, marked as a career highlight by prominent participants including journalist Patrick Gower and former All Black Richie McCaw. The charity event, which supports vital rescue

Twenty-four Lotto players have struck it lucky, each collecting $16,948 in the Lotto Second Division in Saturdays live Lotto draw. Among the winners, three individuals also hit the jackpot in the Powerball Second Division, significantly boosting their total prize to $26,522 each. The winning tickets

Gore Police have successfully apprehended a man in the Gore area, who was allegedly in possession of a firearm. The individual, identified as a patched Mongrel Mob member, was reported to have been carrying a firearm, prompting an immediate police response. Acting Senior Sergeant Mike Ungerer, Area

The Mandeville community are celebrating this week as a community playground is opened in the township thanks to a long collaboration between Gore District Council, a beloved café and the Mandeville Community. Mandeville had been the only area in the Gore district without a playground. The Gore Dist

Join us in this enlightening episode of the “Invercargill City Mayor Podcast,” where we delve into the complexities and controversies surrounding the rebranded “Three Waters” initiative, now known as “Affordable Water.” In a candid discussion, the Mayor of Invercargill voices significant concerns re

Invercargill City Council, along with Fulton Hogan contractors, is tomorrow (Friday) continuing preparation works for future water infrastructure improvements on Leven Street. Unfortunately, this resulted in an unexpected road closure that surprised motorists this morning. The closure, affecting the

New Zealand is currently facing a significant threat to its energy security due to a marked decrease in gas production. This year’s figures, as released by the Gas Industry Company, indicate a 12.5% drop in gas production throughout 2023, with an additional 27.8% decline in the first quarter of 2024

The New Zealand government has announced significant adjustments to the school lunch programme, aiming to extend the benefit while ensuring fiscal efficiency. Under the leadership of Associate Education Minister David Seymour, the programme has undergone a financial review, identifying approximately