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A Britz campervan driver shut down the Invercargill Central carpark for a whole hour at midday today, after his oversized vehicle hit the sprinkler system and sent water gushing everywhere. Shopping centre manager Kelvin Mooney said when the man initially hit the height restriction sign, he continue

Raewyn Black’s extraordinary contribution to her community has been recognised with a Community Service Award. The Gropers Bush volunteer has been deeply involved in a long list of organisations and activities in Western Southland for more than 40 years. Her efforts were formally recognised when she

Invercargill City Council has set a timeline to have CCTV installed in the city centre by mid next year. Earlier this year, Council committed $1.1 million to investigate and install CCTV across the city and Bluff after requests from the community and Police. Council Group Manager Infrastructure Erin

Police can advise that the person unable to be located in the Waiau River earlier this afternoon has sadly been located dead near the Monowai Lake Road in Blackmount Southland. Police were alerted by his friends, that a 20-year-old Riverton man had been swept away down the river. The man was located

Bluff Hill is set to become a hotspot for adventure enthusiasts as construction begins on its latest attraction, the Bluff Hill Active Recreation Precinct. This expansive project will feature over 10km of mountain bike and walking trails catering to various skill levels. In addition to the creation

This an updated statement from Police regarding the Windsor arrest story on Sunday. Police have arrested and charged two men, both 26, following a traffic stop in Windsor, Invercargill on Sunday 8 October. Around 2:50pm police received a report of a firearm being presented following a fight at an ad

It could be good news for Invercargill City this week if the council decides to try and sell off some of its surplus land and buildings. Under the spotlight to be discussed at this week’s Infrastructure Committee meeting on Tuesday is an Esk Street carpark as well as the Levin Street carpark valued

Head over between 5:30pm – 8:30pm to dine your way around the world at this much-loved international food festival. Whether it’s a taste of home, a reminder of favourite travel memories or discovering something new, there will be something delicious for everyone. Thanks to generous sponsorship from