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Wyndham volunteer firefighter James Walker has been recognised for his contribution to Wyndham’s fire service for 40 years with a Community Service Award.  Southland District Council Mayor Rob Scott and Waihopai Toetoe Community board chair Pamela Yorke presented the award on Saturday 8 June to Mr W

Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie has taken his first podium in America at Round 2 of the F4 US Championship at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio this weekend. Crosbie crossed the line in third place after an extremely eventful opening race on Saturday to step onto the podium i

Invercargill had an eventful week with activities ranging from a vibrant poultry show to significant local developments. The Invercargill Poultry & Pigeon Show over the weekend featured African owls, Dutch booted bantams with feathery legs, and even Dorkings known for their unique five toes. In a no

Editors note: Mayor Clarks response letter to his colleagues was leaked to media, whatsoninvers.nz contacted the mayor for a copy and have published it below. Hi team Needless to say, I was disappointed by this process yesterday. I just wish to reiterate that I am not resigning. I’ve considered the

Watch live as the elected members review the code of conduct report.Note: The live link will be added at 2pm.Related: Read the post meeting article here

Gore Police are investigating a house fire that occurred on the morning of Monday, 16 June, and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. At around 11 am, Police were called to Duke Street after reports of the fire. Authorities are eager to speak with anyone who was in the area at that time, espe

Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds has highlighted the unsustainable financial situation of the national model currently in place, necessitating “difficult choices.” In her second letter of expectations to mega-polytechnic Te Pūkenga, Simmonds urged immediate action to maintain vocational tr

Invercargill’s northern entrance roundabout has come under fire for its unattractive appearance, with Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell describing it as “the most unsightly I’ve ever seen.” The issue was brought up at a recent council committee meeting where the focus was on beautifying the city’s entrances