This weekend, the Southland region is buzzing with community events that offer a mix of nostalgia, bargains, and entertainment. From Bluff’s first-ever Community Garage Sale to Tisbury Hall’s 110th birthday celebration, there’s something for everyone. Bluff Community Garage Sale and Market Bluff is
Southern Pro Wrestling is back this Saturday in Invercargill, with Cool Guy Sky defending his New Zealand title against JK Moody. Buy tickets here Also included in the lineup is a 20-man Southern Rumble to crown the next challenger for the NZ championships. Committee member Kane Bates (aka K-9) said
The term “legend” doesn’t quite capture the magnitude of the loss felt this week with the passing of John Mayall. A true pioneer in the world of blues, Mayall’s influence stretched far and wide, nurturing a generation of musicians who would go on to shape the course of rock and blues history. His ba
ILT is thrilled to announce The Great Pub Cash Giveaway, an exciting competition exclusive to ILT taverns, featuring an impressive prize pool of $12,000. One lucky winner will receive a grand prize of $5,000, and there will be seven weekly draws of $1,000; one at each of the ILT’s neighbourhood tave
Richard Simmons, the effervescent fitness guru who inspired millions to embrace exercise with joy and enthusiasm, has passed away at the age of 75. Simmons first rose to fame in the 1980s with his infectious energy and unique approach to fitness. His popular workout videos, characterized by vibrant
Drummer Joseph O’Donnell was last night named Southland Musician of the Year, at the Southland Musicians Club Southland Music Awards. The event, at Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill, was a reboot of the former Southland Entertainment Awards, which were last held in 2020 before Covid struck. On a night
Greenstone Entertainment is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025 with a stellar lineup for the Summer Concert Tour. This year’s event will feature Cold Chisel, ICEHOUSE, Bic Runga, and Everclear, marking significant anniversaries for each artist and the festival itself. The tour will take place
Helen Worth, who has portrayed Gail Platt on Coronation Street since 1974, will step down at the end of the year following a “major storyline for the Platt family.” Worth, celebrating her 50th anniversary on the show next month, revealed that she made the decision to leave earlier this year. She exp
