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Westpac has announced the upcoming closure of its Windsor branch in north Invercargill, citing that the building does not meet the bank’s seismic criteria. The last day of operation for this branch will be Friday, June 21. Local MP Penny Simmonds expressed deep concern over the closure, describing i

Invercargill Lions Club members recently celebrated the election of Graeme Wilson as the top-ranked member of the Lions Club in New Zealand. Wilson will now serve as the Lions Club International Director for New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, Indonesia, and New Caledonia. Wilson triumphed

Invercargill’s much-anticipated new tuatara enclosure will be unveiled at an official opening event next month, followed by a public opening day celebration. The opening events will mark the first time the tuatara have been seen in public since they vacated their home in the Southland Museum and Art

Two fortunate Lotto players from Whangārei and Christchurch are celebrating a special win after each securing $500,000 in tonight’s Lotto First Division draw. The winning tickets were purchased at Onerahi Dairy in Whangārei and online via MyLotto by a Christchurch player. Related: Three Invercargill

The coalition government has confirmed a $24 million investment over four years for the I Am Hope initiative Gumboot Friday, aimed at providing mental health counselling to young people. This announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, alongs

After nearly eight years of dedicated service, Simon Coe, the Rector of Southland Boys’ High School, has announced his resignation. He will take up the position of Headmaster at Napier Boys’ High School in Hawke’s Bay, starting early in term three. Currently on sabbatical, Coe will return to Southla

For the first time since 2021 the event will take place in Bluff this Saturday, 25 May. Gates open at 10.30am and at 11.00am the iconic Bluff Oyster will be piped onto the site by the Invercargill Highland Pipe Band. The Ode To The Oyster is then recited on the main stage and then the […]

Invercargill residents have yet another reason to take pride in their city after winning two major honours at the national landscape awards. Invercargill’s City Streets Upgrade project and the Sandy Point Domain Masterplan both received an Award of Excellence at the NZ Institute of Landscape Archite