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From 1993: Tim Shadbolt wins the Invercargill mayoral race, as reported in The Southland Times. Final Tribute Set For Sir Tim Shadbolt - Public Funeral ServiceA public funeral service to honour the life and legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt will be held at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre next Friday. Sir

Sir Tim Shadbolt, the legendary "mayor of two cities" and one of New Zealand’s most enduring political and cultural icons, has passed away at the age of 78. Public Farewell Set For Sir Tim ShadboltInvercargill residents will have the opportunity to farewell Sir Tim Shadbolt during a

Southern Automobiles has opened the doors to its brand-new Mitsubishi showroom in Invercargill — a space that blends modern design with a nod to history.  During the rebuild, copper pipes from the building’s former life as Valentines Restaurant were uncovered beneath the concrete floor, a reminder of the stories that

Video game retailer EB Games has announced a proposal to shutter its entire New Zealand operation, potentially ending the brand's physical presence in the country. In a letter sent to staff on Tuesday, Managing Director Shane Stockwell revealed that the company is considering the closure of all 38

Boaties are being urged to take extra care on the Ōreti River, as large semi-submerged logs have been reported drifting along the waterway. Environment Southland says the logs were likely dislodged by recent high tides and are now floating just beneath or on the surface of the water. The lower

Here we are at the end of 2025 — a time to pause, reflect, and remember some local legends who didn’t make it through to Christmas or the New Year. In no particular order, we honour them here. Bruce Chilton QSM Firstly, a man of music. Bruce Chilton QSM passed

The Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust is winding up after seven years, but is gifting some of its resources to the Southland community. A limited number of printed ‘Growing Stars’ books are available for collection at Young Reflections - but there are also e-books and videos that parents, educators and adult

Two men were rescued over the weekend after their boat broke down in a remote area south of Milford Sound in Fiordland. The pair had been on a fishing and diving trip when their 6.4-metre recreational boat suffered mechanical failure on Saturday night, leaving them stranded. Using their iPhone