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It is the ultimate Christmas break up at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill on Friday night when the Invercargill Harness Racing Club holds its Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup Day from 3.30pm. Related: Glamour is Back for Invercargill Cup Day The Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup, a Group

The Southland District will enter a restricted fire season as of 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice. A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need to apply for and obtain a permit. You can apply for one at www.checkitsalright.nz. Declaring the

The glamour returns when the Invercargill Harness Racing Club host the Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill on the evening of Friday 22 December. As well as a great night of racing Ladies Fashion In The Field returns this year with a great prize pool thanks

Organisers of the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival won’t be selling tickets to the iconic event in May 2024 until the Club Hotel is actually demolished.Related: Bluff Club Hotel Demolition Approved, With Conditions “Our view is the festival is not on until after the building is on the ground,” trust c

Invercargill Police are wanting to speak to anybody who has information on flares that were let off last night. Shortly before 10pm, Police received reports of three red parachute flares being sighted between the Te Anau township and Dome Island. Search and Rescue were advised, and Southern Lakes He

Highways South have advised whatsoninvers.nz that due to the recent weather this week, the final sealing job on Dee Street/North Road has been delayed and slowed. The crews will resume work this evening and Sunday night, weather permitting. It was originally scheduled for completion on Thursday, Dec

The 2023 Murihiku Christmas Tree Festival at ILT Stadium Southland is in its final week, just as we head into Christmas and count down our final days of the year. Hannah Lane, who is one of the co-ordinators of the festival, said this year 30 businesses have signed up to be involved, and all have […

Updated 7pm: A fatal road accident involving two vehicles took place on Waihola Highway in the Clarendon area of the Clutha District. The police have confirmed that sadly, one person lost their life in this incident. In addition to the fatality, two other individuals were affected by the crash. They