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* Iconic Kiwi band Split Enz will reunite for a historic show at Electric Avenue * Australian DJ Dom Dolla joins a massive lineup of international and local acts * Festival expands for 2026 with bigger site and up to 90,000 expected attendees Legendary New Zealand band Split Enz will reunite for

* Water shutoffs will affect parts of Lumsden and Riverton from 9am to 2pm this week * Multiple roads closed for bridge repairs and electricity line works with limited or no detours * Powernet’s Awarua project to cause East Road closures with helicopter work planned Residents across Southland should prepare for scheduled

Smiths City, a long-standing name in New Zealand’s retail sector, has gone into voluntary administration following mounting financial challenges. All nine of the company’s stores, along with its online platform, were shut on Tuesday morning while administrators from BDO Christchurch – Colin Gower and Diana Matchett – begin reviewing the

Southland residents are being urged to prepare for gale-force winds this afternoon and evening as MetService has a Strong Wind Warning in place for Stewart Island and a Strong Wind Watch for much of Southland south of Gore, including coastal areas and Dunedin. Situation A series of fronts embedded in

What’s On Invers has launched its first official mayoral poll today (Friday 29 August) after test poll in July. We’ve taken extra steps to make sure it’s one of the most secure community polls around. We’ve invested several thousand dollars in a polling system that significantly

5:25pm Update: State Highway 93 is now fully OPEN between Clinton and Mataura townships. 4pm Update: SH93 remains CLOSED between Clinton and Mataura. Both northbound and southbound traffic detour via SH1. 2pm Update: Police can confirm one person has died following the single-vehicle crash on State Highway 93/Old

The Colac Bay surfer statue may be replaced after being deemed beyond repair A new statue could cost $140,000 with most of it coming from fundraising efforts The community sees the surfer statue as an important part of the area's identity A new surfer statue could be

Here’s the latest roading update for 25–31 August from Southland District Council, Invercargill City Council, and Highways South, highlighting where to expect maintenance work and possible delays. Road Closures * Oreti: Durham Street from Mary Street to John Street will be closed between 7:30 am and 5:30