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Trust and confidence in local police is rating the second highest across the country, according to Southland Area Commander Mike Bowman. Speaking to the Invercargill City Council last week, Inspector Bowman told councillors the new targets set by New Zealand Police had the south tracking at 74% - with the

A unique collection of thousands of caps from around the world is set to go on sale as part of this year’s Rotary Club of Invercargill Annual Book Sale. Richard from the Rotary Club said the massive collection was donated from an estate and is believed to include several

Shoppers at Invercargill Central Mall were treated to a scene straight out of the roaring twenties on Saturday morning, as glamorous Gatsby showgirls, gangsters, and a stunning 1925 Chrysler transformed the mall into a theatrical slice of vintage spectacle. The unique promotional photoshoot was created to build excitement for Alzheimer’

Riverton Aparima Gears Up for its inaugural Riverton Retro Revival This King's Birthday Weekend, the seaside village of Riverton will burst into colour, creativity, and nostalgia as the very first Riverton Retro Revival rolls into town on Sunday 31 May and Monday 1 June. At the heart of

Escalating threatening behaviour by hoons in cars at Oreti Beach has prompted fresh calls from neighbouring residents to close access at night. Oki Street residents Lisa and Courtney addressed the Invercargill City Council on Tuesday (May 26), with their ongoing concerns about the reckless driving, burning of fires, dumping of

Southland artist Danny Owen has been awarded the contract to replace the much-loved 25-year-old landmark with a new sculpture designed to stand proudly for the next 30 years. Latest News Loading... A treasured part of the town for more than two decades, the original statue had well exceeded its intended

Construction of Stewart Island Rakiura’s long-awaited renewable energy project officially began today, with community leaders, government representatives, contractors, and residents gathering to mark the occasion at the future solar farm site on Airport Road. Associate Minister of Regional Development Mark Patterson and Southland District Council Mayor Rob Scott turned

Nearly 60 Southland athletes, coaches and teams will compete for recognition at the 2026 ILT Southland Sports Awards on June 12 at ILT Stadium Southland. The nominees span 22 sporting codes, from swimming sensation Londyn Dillinger to All Black prop Ethan de Groot. Five athletes with disabilities will compete in