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There’s concern in the South regarding youth crime in our city. Young people are our future and it worries me that there are some who have fallen off the rails and are getting involved in serious criminal activity. I understand that it’s a small number of youths who are responsible, but local police

The Bangers to Bluff event, a cornerstone initiative by the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay, is poised for its eighth annual rally this April. Participants will journey in budget-friendly vehicles from Auckland down to Invercargill, from the 9th to the 20th, in an effort that extends beyond the thrill

In the latest Lotto draw, eighteen fortunate individuals have won $23,513 each in the Lotto Second Division, marking a night of celebrations across the country. Among the winners is a lucky player from Invercargill, sharing the joy with others who struck luck in the draw. Additionally, one of these

The public meeting Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark , originally scheduled for Saturday evening in the Victoria Room, which can accommodate about 60 people, was moved downstairs to the main area of the Civic Theatre due to the crowd growing to about 150. Related: Invercargill’s Call to Action: Communi

The community of Invercargill is set to gather this Saturday, April 6, at 7 pm at the Civic Theatre to address the concerning rise in youth crime. Mayor Nobby Clark has spearheaded the organisation of this pivotal meeting, aiming to shed light on recent incidents involving property damage, vehicle t

UPDATE: Organisers have made the decision to postpone the event till 2025. Get ready for Southland’s most Southland event, Rootstock ‘24: a paddock festival celebrating the humble swede, to be held April 20 from 12-6pm in a swede paddock on Wilson’s Fruit and Vege Farm. “Think swanndries and gumboot

Highways advise progress on the SH1 Clyde Street project, with the first concrete pour scheduled for next week. To facilitate smoother traffic flow, we are reopening the northbound lanes of SH1 Clyde Street at 6pm today. These lanes will be accessible over the weekend until 7am on Monday, ensuring t

The winners of the 2024 Southland/Otago Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmer of the Year category say dairy farming is in their DNA, with endless opportunities for growth. Cameron Smith and Nicole Hanning-Smith were announced winners of the region’s Share Farmer of the Year category at a dinner at Inv