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Significant and necessary roadworks on part of State Highway 99 in Southland will mean 24/7 closures over about two weeks, followed by lesser traffic restrictions, which road users are encouraged to plan for.  The 1.3km section of SH99/Wallacetown-Lorneville Road, between the intersections of Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Road and

Close finishes were prevalent throughout two days of motor racing action at the Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park over the weekend. Saturday’s races were held in dry conditions while there was some rain on Sunday morning before track conditions dried again. As well as two days

Firefighter strike action, community fundraising, cultural festival planning, council discussions and regional funding announcements have all shaped the local news agenda this week. Here’s a look back at the headlines featured on whatsoninvers.nz — Invercargill and Southland’s Live and Local News — and More! 24/7. What. When. Where.

The Trackside commentator internship programme continues to pay dividends for racing’s future, with Dan Fogarty stepping into a full-time role as the commentator for the Southern region. Fogarty (23) called the Southland Guineas thoroughbred meeting at Ascot Park in Invercargill last Saturday, and followed that up with the Gore

Spectators were treated to a day of exciting racing as the 2026 Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest got underway at Teretonga Park in Invercargill on Saturday. Virtually every class that ran two races produced different winners, with several events decided by narrow margins. A nostalgic highlight came during the lunchbreak

The SBS Bank Southland Stags have confirmed the signings of rising outside back Denzel Samoa and loose forward Konrad Toleafoa for the 2026 NPC season, strengthening their squad with two in-form Moana Pasifika players. Both athletes have impressed during the early stages of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Their

The Southland Musicians Club’s iconic live music venue has a new name. The Riff Live Entertainment Venue will be officially launched with a free show on Saturday 14 March. The building at 33 Preston Street, Invercargill, has been home to the Southland Musicians Club since the club bought the

Kane Thompson is returning to the SBS Bank Southland Stags, with Rugby Southland confirming his appointment as Assistant Coach for the 2026 season. The former Stag and Samoan international will take charge of the forwards and breakdown, adding valuable experience to the coaching group as the side prepares for the