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Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)  international department recently hosted local New Zealand Police Community Constable, Simon Ballantyne, who gave the latest intake of international students the low-down on staying safe while studying and living in Southland. After a two-and-a-half-year hiatu

A brand new museum with a separate storage facility built at Tisbury, and a new home for the tuatara is back on track again. Invercargill City councillors unanimously agreed to support the $39.4 million smaller museum and art gallery, as was agreed on through the annual plan process. The only differ

Here is the map of participants taking part in the Professionals Real Estate Christmas Lights. Here is the list and map of the Professionals Real Estate Christmas Lights participants. The list: 767 North Road, Lorneville 608 North Road, Lorneville 147 Harvey Street, Grasmere 71 Harvey Street, Grasme

60 of the region’s leading trade graduates have been awarded a trade scholarship through a joint ILT and SIT initiative. The formal presentation function was held on Wednesday 14 December at Ascot Park Hotel, to celebrate the students’ achievements following the completion of their courses through S

With more than 4,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer each year across New Zealand it is easy to see why it is one of the most diagnosed cancers in the country. To support faster, effective treatment for prostate cancer patients, Bowen Icon Cancer Centre has introduced linear accelerator-based ste

Sadly, the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival that was to be held on 20 May 2023 has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We are disappointed and greatly saddened that we cannot host the event. After a tumultuous two years we had hoped to hold the iconic festival and will now be looking forwa

Last weekend’s Invercargill Santa Parade could’ve been its biggest yet, according to those involved in the annual event. Organised by the Southland Christmas Parade Charitable Trust, the parade has been running since 1999 on the last Saturday in November, and is enjoyed by thousands every year. Even

Friday, 9th December, is shaping up to be the biggest graduation day ever and a first for Southern Institute of Technology with three graduation ceremonies for diplomas, degrees, postgraduate diplomas and master’s degrees all on the same day. Having moved on to employment or further study over the p