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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

A decade and a half of planning is about to pay dividends as construction work begins on the Curio Bay Natural Heritage Centre. 15 years ago the South Catlins Charitable Trust (SCCT) saw the need for a facility to provide education and information on the attractions in the area to the growing number

The “Postie-bikers” are off again on another of their charitable ride for life  adventures. Each February a group of like minded guys embark on a seven day fun ride on little Honda CT110 Motorcycles travelling mainly back roads, farm tracks & 4WD routes somewhere in scenic South Island promoting awa