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Riverton’s renowned pāua shell, a celebrated town icon, is set to have a new home in Koi Koi Park next to the local skatepark, following a detailed public consultation process facilitated by the Southland District Council. The decision, however, has not been without controversy. Michael Weusten, cha

Invercargill’s historic former maternity hospital, a notable 160-year-old building located at 194 Dee Street, has found a new caretaker in the Troopers Memorial Corner Charitable Trust. The Trust recently acquired the historic property, with plans to restore it to its original splendor. Work started

Multiple flights will be occurring at the same time; all are subject to weather conditions and operational requirements.  Southland people looking skyward will be able to catch a glimpse of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon and the Air Force Heritage Flight of New Zealand. See the schedule below to see if th

The Invercargill Licensing Trust has reached an important milestone by exceeding $9 million in donations this financial year. This was the first time in over a decade that ILT has reached this level of donations, communications manager Emma Hunter said. Total Donations for Year End 31 March 2024 (su

The Government is delivering on its commitment to bring back the Three Strikes legislation, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today. “Our Government is committed to restoring law and order and enforcing appropriate consequences on criminals. We are making it clear that repeat serious

Invercargill Fire and Emergency Service is urging drivers to improve their driving behaviours in response to emergency vehicles, reporting an increase in erratic driving when responding to emergencies with lights and sirens. Erratic driving from motorists confronted by Fire and Emergency vehicles re

A steady flow of people came through the Crafters At Latitude 46 market over the weekend. Held twice a year in Invercargill for the past decade, crafters make a wide variety of items such as clothing, bags and jewellery. Committee member Wendy Butler said across the board, all of the stallholders di

Eloise Wallace, Director of Museum of Southland, expressed excitement for the future while acknowledging the significance of the past. Related: Friday Flashback – Southland Museum Athenaeum and Beyond “We are thrilled about the prospects of our new museum. However, it’s essential we honour the cheri