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The Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend (14-16 February) has attracted another mighty muster of classic machinery across several different classes The HVRA Class has a fantastic grid of twenty-four cars with a range of Ford’s such as Mustang, Fairlane, Falcon, Capri, Cortina,

* SH6 Dee Street roadworks begin tonight, with southbound lane closures and detours in place. Upcoming Work – SH6 Dee Street Update Apologies for the late notice—there has been a slight change to the SH6 Dee Street roadworks schedule, with work starting tonight (11 February) at 6pm. Due to other roadworks

* A man sought by Police in Clutha for firearms offences was found deceased. * Police, including specialist teams, worked overnight to resolve the situation safely. * The man's death has been referred to the Coroner for further investigation. Police have confirmed that a man being sought in Clutha for firearms

Invercargill driver Alex Crosbie ended his campaign in the 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROC) with a tenth-place finish in the 69th New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell over the weekend. It brought down the curtain on what many regard as the most talented

Invercargill’s new aged care facility and dementia village will be officially opened in mid-March, and the Hawthorndale Care Village committee has invited the Prime Minister to do the honours. The $39 million project has set the stage in New Zealand with its state-of-the-art aged care model, allowing residents to

* Southland's new listings rise 30.6% in January, signalling increased activity in the region. * Local market experts predict a strong year ahead with favourable conditions for buyers and sellers. * Lending rate drops and pre-approvals drive high buyer interest across Southland and Invercargill. The Southland housing market has kicked

* Three men were rescued after failing to reach their pick-up point on the Waikaia River, near Piano Flat. * A helicopter located them, with one man suffering a leg injury near the river’s edge. * Emergency teams and volunteers played a crucial role in the successful rescue effort. A dramatic rescue

The eleventh Youth Parliament will be taking place in Wellington this year, allowing young people from across the country – including Southland – to make their voices heard. This is a wonderful opportunity for a young person living in the Invercargill electorate to learn first-hand how democracy works and to represent their