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It was cake and team building day for Awarua Synergy this week as it celebrated 20 years in business. Led by Sumaria Beaton-Sikisini - a Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year recipient in 2023, the healthy homes advocate still loves sharing her knowledge with the wider Southland community. Just recently

The work that some frontline volunteer service organisations in Southland do is quite literally life-saving. What’s more incredible is that these services are often provided by local volunteers, who give their time and energy to help and support others in their community. In fact, if it weren’t for

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Southland farmers through a new trade agreement with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “This landmark agreement is set to bring substantial benefits to Southland exporters by removing tariffs on 99 percent of New Zealand's trade

New Zealand rock legend Jon Toogood is coming south next week to perform two special shows in Invercargill - one at Tillermans and the other instore at JB Hi-Fi. UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances the JB HI-FI show is cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. The show

In this episode of 90 Seconds+, Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark discusses the ongoing debate around Bluff’s wastewater management options. With various proposals on the table, including status quo, hybrid solutions, and costly land discharge options, the council faces a challenging decision balancing cultural considerations and financial impact on

Invercargill entrepreneur Latoya Treymane has brought The Smile Studio to Invercargill, and is hoping more people will take advantage of the new teeth whitening business in city. Teeth whitening is something Latoya and her sister Chloe discovered through their own personal experiences, and they both say it’s been an

Invercargill City Councillors have resolutely backed the ‘They Save, We Pay’ campaign for Dunedin Hospital, standing united in the fight for essential healthcare services. Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark said the proposed budget overspend cuts to the Dunedin Hospital project would impact more than just the people of Dunedin and Otago.

There will be Christmas decorations and secret Santa stocking fillers at this weekend’s Crafters At Latitude 46 market. Everything crafty is celebrated at the event, which has been held twice a year in Invercargill for the past decade. Committee member Wendy Butler said they offered two quite distinct markets