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HWR Group has moved into its new tower building in downtown Invercargill, and other tenants have also started to occupy the space. Featuring a ground floor with eight additional levels, HWR’s head office takes up floors five, six and seven. The top floor is used by the HWR property team and a privat

Wild weather buffeting the deep south during the last few days caused a large mature tree to fall in Invercargill’s Queens Park, with residents asked to temporarily avoid the area. Invercargill City Council Manager – Parks and Recreation Caroline Rain said residents were asked to steer clear of the

Southlanders are being given a chance to hear how National will deal with the cost-of-living crisis, when the party’s deputy leader and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis visits Invercargill this Friday (Aug 4), Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “This election is all about the economy and who is

Invercargill driver Joshua La Rosa has made a successful start to his motorsport career by winning the 2022/2023 Drift South Development Series. La Rosa was also presented with a Special Recognition Award for the achievement by the Southland Sports Car Club, of which he is a member, at their recent

For months, the worst-kept secret in Invercargill has been that JB Hi-Fi is coming to town. But where? Back in September, whatsoninvers.nz reported that the retailer was in talks with developer Gaire Thompson to lease part of the old Farmers store on Dee Street. Since then, the rumour mill has been

Three youths have been arrested for unlawfully taking a vehicle, driving dangerously, and fleeing police earlier this week. Wednesday morning, July 26, police responded to reports of youths driving a potentially stolen vehicle in an erratic manner all over Invercargill city. The driver of the vehicl

Southern Institute of Technology Acting Head of School of Nursing, Karyn Madden, had an unforgettable experience recently when she attended the International Council of Nurses’ Congress in Canada to present her PhD research. Held at the Palais Des Congrès of Montréal, 1st-5th July, Ms Madden was sup

Brendon Leitch has broken through for his first Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe win with Leipert Motorsport in scintillating fashion at the famed Nurburgring, storming to victory from fifth on the grid. After a delayed start due to inclement conditions on the GP Strecke course, Leitch soon rose to f