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Big fields of cars in almost every class will guarantee two days of action-packed motor racing at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend. The OSCA Super Saloons always create plenty of excitement and that will be full on this year with 20 cars entered. Two rounds into their championship, Tim

A suspicious fire overnight at Invercargill’s Queens Park has left four contractor trucks destroyed and raised concerns over the potential impact on ongoing storm recovery work. The fire broke out around 12.20am in the yard of the Queens Park office, where the vehicles belonging to an arborist contractor

At 87, Bill McLean is still making a difference in Southland football – a sport he has supported with heart and soul for more than 70 years. Bill’s connection to the game began at age 11 when a friend introduced him to a casual kickaround. From that moment, he was

As proud stewards of the land, New Zealand’s farmers and growers work hard to care for the environment. The Government is making this easier by approving regulations for a nationwide rural recycling scheme covering agrichemicals and farm plastics, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says. “This initiative is about fixing the

The Invercargill Harness Racing Club will host its annual Christmas meeting on Friday 19 December, promising a great day of superb racing and entertainment. The feature event is the Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup, run over 2700 metres for a stake of $100,000. A quality support card

The Te Puawai housing development for South Invercargill has stalled and resource consent still not approved, almost four years after it started. The 70ha site on the corner of Tramway and Rockdale Road has been designed for up to 700 new homes, with the intention of giving first time buyers

Police have arrested a man after a vehicle fled during a routine traffic interaction in Invercargill on Tuesday evening. The incident began around 5pm, when officers approached a man to speak with him about a driving matter. The driver sped off, prompting police to initiate a pursuit. Southland Area Commander

Man Arrested After Invercargill Police PursuitPolice have arrested a man after a vehicle fled during a routine traffic interaction in Invercargill on Tuesday evening. The incident began around 5pm, when officers approached a man to speak with him about a driving matter. The driver sped off, prompting police to initiate