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Update: Police have released the name of the man found dead in Invercargill on Sunday morning. He was Quinn David McIntyre, 42, from Hāwea Flat. McIntyre was found dead near the intersection of Sydney Street and St Andrew Street on Sunday morning. His death was being treated as unexplained and the p

The Invercargill City Council yesterday confirmed residents can expect an average 9.8% rate increase for 2024/25, following deliberations on its Long-term plan. Elected members have today made a number of changes to the draft Long-term plan, as a result of both feedback and changes in the economic e

Offering low fee commission to Invercargill, Total Realty team members Randa Nicol and Claire Campbell have joined forces to provide the lowest advertised real estate commission fees in Southland. This dynamic duo brings a wealth of expertise and passion for delivering exceptional service to their c

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of potentially toxic algae in the Mataura River at the Mataura Island Bridge. Water users should be vigilant and avoid contact with water and the algae, and swimming in the Mataura River near Mataura township should be avoided. Similar

Many, many entertainers have graced the music stage at the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival over the years but one of the more unique acts will feature this year when SIT SoundNZ, a group of music students from the School of Contemporary Music at SIT will perform.  Programme Manager for the School Of Mu

We all know how distracting our cell phones can be – and when phones are within easy reach it’s very tempting to check our messages or scroll through Instagram. As adults, it’s hard enough to be disciplined, so imagine how children must be affected when they have easy access to their phones. Phones

The future of homeowners living under unique conditions at an Invercargill reserve hangs in the balance. Since about 1950, cribs have been established at Coopers Creek, a remote part of Sandy Point Domain, 15km from the city. The cribs have been deemed “non-conforming” ever since the area was design

Wednesday evening’s Lotto draw turned out to be a lucrative event for numerous players across New Zealand, as the Strike Must Be Won jackpot of $1 million, which wasn’t claimed by a single ticket, cascaded down to Division 2. This allowed 109 players, including three from Invercargill, to take home