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UPDATED: The Southland Brick Show is on today and tomorrow (April 22-23) at the Ascot Park Hotel and there will be new displays, a bigger and better play area, Lego to purchase on-site – including the opportunity for Lego-lovers to purchase their own customised minifigure, to keep as a momentum. Leg

UPDATED: Yesterday (April 21) Invercargill RSA members and community volunteers hit the streets and set up collection stalls throughout the city to raise funds for local RSA-related welfare. RSA committee member and welfare officer Ewen Muir, who served in New Zealand and had a corporal rank during

With six months of fundraising-time before he leaves New Zealand for New York – Jack Lovett-Hurst is overwhelmed with the public’s support, both locally and nationally, to help him achieve his dream of competing in the world-renowned New York City marathon in November. Jack has muscular dystrophy an

Check out highlights from South Alive.‘s AMAZING 2017 Trolley Derby! You’ll love the last crash, but shaken off like a true champion! Rimu Street came alive, with kids (of ALL ages!) zipping down the graceful hill towards Elizabeth Park. With Police writing up speeding tickets and our Whats On Inver

Legendary New Zealand broadcaster Keith Quinn has been confirmed as guest speaker for the 2016/2017 ILT Southland Sports Awards. The renowned rugby commentator will speak during the awards, which celebrate the achievements of Southland’s athletes, teams, coaches, administrators, officials and those

A brand new Indian Scout Motorcycle will be among items to go under the hammer during a major charity auction to benefit Hospice Southland in August. The auction event, being organised and promoted by Invercargill retailer E Hayes and Sons is being held to mark the 50th Anniversary of Burt Munro’s S

The $11.5 million dollar upgrade of the Branxholme Water Treatment Plant is due to be finished by mid-April, and will provide Invercargill and Bluff residents with cleaner drinking water, free of the summer-time muddy taste. Council Water Manager Alister Murray said the upgrade was only a couple of

Check out highlights from South Alive.‘s AMAZING 2017 Trolley Derby! You’ll love the last crash, but shaken off like a true champion! Rimu Street came alive, with kids (of ALL ages!) zipping down the graceful hill towards Elizabeth Park. With Police writing up speeding tickets and our Whats On Inver