Both the Powerball and Strike games did not produce any winners in Wednesdays lotto draw, resulting in a roll-over. This coming Saturday, lottery enthusiasts will have the opportunity to compete for a combined prize pool totaling $6.3 million. The Powerball jackpot now stands at $5 million, while th
The Y Southland is preparing to launch a free weekly youth leadership programme, to empower leaders of the future. Get an Edge is a weekly programme, designed to give rangatahi the skills and practical opportunities to enhance their leadership, communication, and team building skills. With an outdoo
This week, the Gore District Council took a pivotal step by deciding to concentrate on a comprehensive Annual Plan for the forthcoming year, rather than extending its vision to a 10-year framework. This move is a direct response to the government’s recent allowance for local bodies to postpone their
Less than a week after reaching its 100th Anniversary milestone the Rotary Club of Invercargill has started its first project of supporting the YMCA with walking tracks at Omaui Camp to celebrate its 100th Year. This project ties back to clearing boulders from Omaui Camp, the first working projec
“We are very pleased to be able to offer this additional support for New Zealand’s power grid. While we all hope this winter will not put undue stress on the national grid, having up to 70 MW of available electricity will be beneficial if New Zealand’s energy system does come under pressure,” Chris
Small but mighty Ballantynes department store has opened in the South as its fourth retail store for the company in New Zealand. The Ballantynes Select store includes a range of curated fashion, accessories and gifts from its flagship Christchurch store into downtown Invercargill. The Select range i
The Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday, 17 February, with the official opening of its latest addition to their Rural Heritage Centre in Thornbury. The event was graced by the presence of Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds and Southland District Mayo
Close to $150,000 worth of women’s clothing, school uniforms, bike parts and other sports equipment was donated to various community groups from H&J Smiths when the department store closed late last year. Related: H&J Smith Ltd Donates Iconic Christmas Decorations to Southland Hospital Chief executi
