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Kiwi tennis sensation Lulu Sun has garnered widespread praise following her stunning victory over British star Emma Raducanu in the fourth round of Wimbledon. Sun, originally from Te Anau, Southland, switched allegiance from Switzerland to New Zealand earlier this year. She triumphed over Raducanu w

The latest QV House Price Index reveals that New Zealand’s housing market continues to struggle, with home values dropping by an average of 0.9% nationally over the three months to the end of June 2024. This marks a larger reduction than the 0.2% quarterly decline observed in May. The average home v

Invercargill City Council is preparing to begin proactive tree harvesting in Sandy Point Domain, following the guidelines of its Tree Plan 2020. This long-term strategy aims to ensure the sustainability of trees and public safety across the city through responsible management. Kate Gough, Council Pa

Tenants of Invercargill City Council housing may soon be able to keep their dogs, after councillors agreed to relook at its elderly person housing policy relating to pets. Animal welfare advocate Penny Ivy spoke to the Infrastructure and Projects Committee on Tuesday, on behalf of a client who was d

Invercargill Superbowl has a new owner and Angela Strang plans to turn the aging facility into a modern retro entertainment centre for all ages. The Former NZ Landlord of the Year (2015) is used to renovating old houses as one of her business ventures, but this latest commercial project to give the

Police are investigating a robbery at the Night & Day food store on Dee Street, Invercargill. At around 3:30 am, two people entered the store where they threatened the employees and stole items. According to a Police spokesperson, “The victim did not need medical attention at the time. However, they

The Zookeepers elephant is back out of hiding for some years, and taking pride of place on the verandah at Invercargill Central. When Paul Clark closed his successful cafe on Tay Street in 2019, the iconic corrugated iron elephant on the roof was sold to the developers of Invercargill Central. Promi

Drummer Joseph O’Donnell was last night named Southland Musician of the Year, at the Southland Musicians Club Southland Music Awards. The event, at Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill, was a reboot of the former Southland Entertainment Awards, which were last held in 2020 before Covid struck.  On a night