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Motorists across Invercargill and Southland are advised to plan ahead this week, with several road closures, water shutdowns and highway maintenance works taking place across the region. Invercargill City Council Works Gala Street – Road Closure Drivers should be aware that Gala Street will be closed as part of upcoming works.

The Southland Business Chamber and the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) held a successful Spark Tank session in Invercargill on Friday. Held at the Workingmen’s Club using local mentors to guide students with their ideas, head of strategic partnerships and marketing Abbie McKoy said she loved how young people were

The final report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 has been released today, delivering an independent account of the pandemic response and its lasting impact on New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. "New Zealanders lived through one of the most significant global public health and economic

Fonterra has announced that Chief Executive Officer Miles Hurrell will step down after a 25-year career with the co-operative, including eight years in the top role. Chair Peter McBride said Hurrell’s leadership since 2018 had played a key role in improving the organisation’s financial position and restoring confidence

Alex Little of Lower Hutt in a Freightliner Century has continued his stunning run of success at Teretonga Park in Invercargill, winning the Mobil Delvac 1 Trophy for the seventh time. Little, competing in the Kings House Removals supported Teretonga Park round of the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Truck

A successful garage sale organised by ILT has so far raised more than $3,200, with organisers delighted by the strong community support. The event, held on 28 February, brought together supporters, volunteers and bargain hunters for a great cause the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. A total of

The construction of Museum of Southland remains on schedule and within its approved budget as work continues on Invercargill’s new regional museum. Elected members received an update on progress during the Invercargill City Council Community and Regulatory Committee meeting, where officials outlined the latest developments at the site in

Flavours from every continent are being showcased at the Southland Multicultural Food Festival this weekend. After putting the call out recently for some fresh new flavours, the team managed to increase the number of food stalls from 55 to 69. “The event planning has gone super well - as a