News Desk

Non-elected members will lose voting rights on council committees. Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced changes to the Local Government Act that will restrict voting to elected councillors only. "Councillors are directly accountable to voters for their decisions. We are amending the Local Government Act 2002 so only elected

Another great weekend of live music across Invercargill. Friday night, Lara Kerr plays Live in the Lobby at Two Doors Down from 5:30pm, Get Folked returns to RIFF for another brilliant night of music and community, and Waxy's has Jetset kicking off from 9pm till late. Saturday,

Two youths have been arrested and charged following a crime spree in Winton that ended with a stolen car being torched near the Oreti River Bridge. Police received multiple reports on Friday night of vehicles being broken into around the town. One car was stolen and then set alight. Western

Southern Steel captain Kimiora Poi will miss the ANZ Premiership playoffs after a calf injury ruled her out for the rest of the season. The setback comes just as Steel secured its place in the Finals Series with two regular season games still to play. Steel's superior win

The Civic Theatre is turning 120. The Invercargill theatre opened on November 14, 1906, when Governor Lord Plunket and Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward cut the ribbon on what was then called the Invercargill Town Hall and Theatre. Invercargill City Council manager venues and events Ryan Sycamore said the Civic

Three Invercargill cyclists will represent New Zealand at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games this year. Nick Kergozou, Marshall Erwood, and Tom Sexton have been selected for the track cycling team that will compete in Scotland from July 23 to August 2, 2026. Kergozou will race in the men's elimination

Gore residents have a month to shape how their district grows. Gore District Council is seeking feedback on proposed changes to its Subdivision and Land Development Bylaw, with consultation running from June 1 to July 3. The bylaw sets standards for how land is subdivided and developed across the district,

Gore District Council wants residents to weigh in on the rules that govern their water supply. The Water Services Bylaw is up for review as part of the council's regular statutory cycle. The bylaw sets out who is responsible for what when it comes to drinking water — from