The Y’s indoor stadium is set for a facelift, with the inner-city space set to be completely renovated and modernised in early 2024.The Y’s Tay Street building includes a full indoor basketball court, behind the fitness centre. Although much loved and well used by community groups, it is in need of
Tis the silly season and the Christmas edition of 90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark, the last episode for 2023. Today we take a look back at the year, covering topics from rates to the Santa parade and more. Grab a cuppa and enjoy. From me, the whatsoninvers.nz team, and the mayor
Back in September 2022 I chatted to Glenn Cockroft and take a tour of his incredible traffic enforcement museum. An amazing collection of memorabilia from the old Invercargill City Council Traffic department and Ministry of Transport (MOT). I was like a kid a in a candy story, all this nostalgia whe
A lucky Powerball player from Auckland will be extending their summer holidays after winning $12.2 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Auckland. The prize is made up of $12 million from Powerball First Division a
Today marks the 82nd year since New Zealand’s most tragic naval event: the loss of the HMS Neptune, a British warship, in World War II. This catastrophe, which occurred on this date in 1941, took the lives of 150 New Zealanders. The Royal Navy cruiser was destroyed near the Libyan coast when it hit
Invercargill City’s Mayor, Nobby Clark, experienced a minor heart attack last Wednesday, leading to his hospitalisation. Initially admitted to Southland Hospital, he was later moved to Dunedin Hospital for additional tests. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell revealed that Mayor Clark is scheduled for a quadr
Sumaria Beaton must live in one of the warmest houses in Invercargill. As a healthy homes advocate for 20 years, she knows what it takes to make houses warm and dry, and it’s not always about expensive heating systems. As one of two new Local Heroes in Invercargill from the Kiwibank New Zealander o
The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Southland Hospital has reached a significant milestone, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since opening on December 12, 2013, the Family Room has been a vital resource for families with children receiving hospital care. Over 1200 families have used the facility for
