Southland produced documentary that follows retired architect and heritage advocate Mick Hesselin as he hosts a farewell tour of historic buildings in central Invercargill, New Zealand, just months before redevelopment of the inner city block began. Note: Mick recently passed away.
We are at the end of another year with plenty of comings and goings. Here’s a quick(??) rap of what and who has passed on over the last couple of months. In the music world we recently lost Denny Laine. A household name? No. Significant contribution to music? Definitely. Denny was a founding member
Tis the silly season and the Christmas edition of 90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark, the last episode for 2023. Today we take a look back at the year, covering topics from rates to the Santa parade and more. Grab a cuppa and enjoy. From me, the whatsoninvers.nz team, and the mayor
A lucky Powerball player from Auckland will be extending their summer holidays after winning $12.2 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Auckland. The prize is made up of $12 million from Powerball First Division a
Today marks the 82nd year since New Zealand’s most tragic naval event: the loss of the HMS Neptune, a British warship, in World War II. This catastrophe, which occurred on this date in 1941, took the lives of 150 New Zealanders. The Royal Navy cruiser was destroyed near the Libyan coast when it hit
Invercargill City’s Mayor, Nobby Clark, experienced a minor heart attack last Wednesday, leading to his hospitalisation. Initially admitted to Southland Hospital, he was later moved to Dunedin Hospital for additional tests. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell revealed that Mayor Clark is scheduled for a quadr
The glamour returns when the Invercargill Harness Racing Club host the Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill on the evening of Friday 22 December. As well as a great night of racing Ladies Fashion In The Field returns this year with a great prize pool thanks
