News Desk

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster will leave the police at the end of his contract in 2025. His term will officially conclude on 2 April 2025, as confirmed by a police spokesperson. Coster’s leadership has been marked by significant challenges, including the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shortly af

ILT is thrilled to announce The Great Pub Cash Giveaway, an exciting competition exclusive to ILT taverns, featuring an impressive prize pool of $12,000. One lucky winner will receive a grand prize of $5,000, and there will be seven weekly draws of $1,000; one at each of the ILT’s neighbourhood tave

In this week’s episode of “90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark,” we dive into local issues: 🏢 The old burn-out building on Dee Street and its impact on local businesses. 🏠 The proposed sale of Donovan farm and what it means for our community. 🏡 Housing concerns, especially with t

Business students at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) recently attended a guest lecture by Dr Jacob Wood from James Cook University (JCU), Singapore. The lecture, titled “Trade and Economic Development in Asia – Asia’s Century,” focused on the strategic importance of Asia in global trade a

The Commerce Commission has initiated a public consultation aimed at reducing the fees charged by Mastercard and Visa for non-terminal transactions. This move could potentially save New Zealand consumers $250 million each year. Commission chair John Small emphasised the need to encourage competition

This winter the team is helping whanau in need in our community by supporting Jubilee Budget Advisory Service in giving their team valuable information and advice around heating their homes. Awarua Synergy General Manager Sumaria Beaton-Sikisini said Awarua Synergy had winter warmth products they we

A 40-year-old man is due to reappear in Invercargill District Court after failing to stop for police in Avenal, Invercargill early Sunday morning. The man, who was allegedly driving without lights, did not stop when signalled to do so on Wellesley Avenue around 12:55 am. Police initiated a pursuit,

The Fiordland Trails Trust is advocating for financial support from the Southland District Council, challenging the fairness of the council’s decision-making process. Over the last eight years, the trust has developed the Upukerora Trail, which circles Te Anau, and the Lake2Lake Trail, linking Manap