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Thousands of people enjoyed international food and entertainment at the annual Southland Multicultural Food Festival on Saturday. Tributes were flowing in from those invited to come along and be part of the special day, including the Southland Sri Lankan Society. “It was meticulously planned and executed making it a resounding

On 23 March 2025, Winston Peters delivered his State of the Nation speech, addressing key political, economic, and social issues facing New Zealand. In his speech, Peters strongly criticised protesters outside the event, condemned the previous Labour government's economic management, and outlined his party's vision for

The Invercargill tram system, a once pivotal component of the city’s public transport, presents a fascinating tale of technological evolution, community engagement, and eventual obsolescence. Beginning with horse-drawn trams in 1881, Invercargill’s transit landscape underwent a significant transform

In this episode of 90 Seconds+, Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell shares his thoughts on the upcoming rates hike and the council's long-term plan. He discusses the importance of public consultation, proposed fee increases, and tough budget decisions. Plus, hear his take on councillor pay rises and his personal

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark maintains that releasing his alternative paper proposing 3.9% rates increases was not interfering with the democracy process. Council chief executive Michael Day told media this week that Mayor Clark’s proposal would take community consultation about the required service cuts of the the equation, and

The team at Mitre 10 MEGA Invercargill are all buzzing this morning after customer Sharen Watson from Nightcaps was the lucky winner of the $20,000 prize draw at the weekend. Store general manager Tracy Key said despite the soggy weather on Saturday morning, there was plenty of excitement for

Editors Note: The original article was published in complete and has been updated. Retail crime continues to be an issue in the South, as it is in many other parts of the country, with Government moves to clamp down on crime an important boost. Last year I attended a public

In this episode of 90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor. We cover the latest museum updates, including breathtaking interactive displays designed by the Gibson Group, a unique Earth, Sea, and Sky theme, and a stunning digital waterfall entry. While construction is on track, final touches are slightly delayed for iwi