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The Summer Concert Tour is back for January 2026, with Greenstone Entertainment announcing an electrifying line-up of rock legends and local icons. Leading the charge is the iconic Iggy Pop, widely known as the ‘Godfather of Punk’, who will be joined by the fierce and fearless Joan Jett and The

A seasonal paint refresh is one of the easiest ways to lift the look of your home, protect your outdoor spaces, and add instant street appeal. Whether it’s a sun-faded fence, a tired-looking deck, or garden furniture in need of love, the right products and a little prep can

Invercargill firefighters will join others around the country by walking off the job on Friday October 17. Members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be stopping work for one hour, from 12pm to 1pm.  - for the second time in three years. In August, (NZPFU) started nationwide

Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger has died aged 90, prompting an outpouring of tributes from past and present political figures. His family confirmed he died peacefully on Wednesday, surrounded by his wife Joan, their nine children, and 18 grandchildren. Flags are being flown at half-mast today on government and public

* Invercargill’s final election results confirmed after hundreds of special votes were carefully counted * Tom Campbell officially declared new Mayor following a competitive race across the city * Twelve Councillors elected to Invercargill City Council, with several newcomers joining the team After a tense wait following Saturday’s local elections, Invercargill

* MetService issued warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across Southland, Fiordland, and Stewart Island. * Up to 100mm of rain and wind gusts reaching 120km/h are forecast through late Friday into Saturday. * Locals are urged to prepare for flooding, slips, and possible damage to trees and powerlines. MetService has

There have been legendary hosts like Michael Parkinson and Graham Norton, and podcast giants such as Joe Rogan. Now it’s Mal Gayfer’s turn behind the mic with MalCast. In our debut episode Mal sits down with Bernie Brown of McKnight & Brown Menswear, celebrating an incredible 70 years

Stephen O’Connor, a leading figure in New Zealand’s financial advice sector based in Invercargill, has received the prestigious 2025 Noel Maye Award from the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB), recognising his outstanding contribution to the global financial planning profession. Presented at the FPSB Global Meeting in Chicago, the