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Periods of heavy snow for the southern South Island. Possible severe gales for parts of the North Island and the lower South Island. A cold southwest flow spreads onto the southern South Island tonight (Friday), then persists through to Monday morning. There are several troughs embedded in this flow

On Thursday 13 July the Gore Gardens will be transformed into a dazzling light display with food trucks, face painting, performers and more for this free community event to celebrate Matariki. Generous support from Community Trust South has enabled an exciting new element this year – a giant tipi. T

Southern Steampunkers are still amped after spending Queen’s Birthday weekend at the national festival in Oamaru. Group member Gail Mackintosh said 25 members went from Invercargill, and one of the highlights was a tethered balloon ride that kept many people entertained. The southern group was in ch

The High Commissioner of India in New Zealand, Ms Neeta Bhushan had a successful visit to Invercargill in mid-June, and attended the International Day of Yoga hosted by the Indian Community in Southland (ICS).  The two-day visit also included engagements with the local community, city officials, and

It’s almost Matariki time which means Tūturu Charitable Trust is getting ready for another action-packed five day event in Queens Park in July. Funded and supported by local businesses and local and national funding entities, the Tūturu Charitable Trust organised event now in its fifth year, the fes

In a joint statement released earlier today, Gore District Mayor Ben Bell and the Gore District Councillors addressed the recent tensions within the council which had gained significant media attention over the past months. The statement acknowledged the disruptions caused by the media attention, an

Three lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Southland will be on cloud nine after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. Related: Southland Players Win Big with Lotto Over The Past Six Months (Updated) The winning tickets were sold at Onehunga Office Supplies i

Graeme Appleby’s huge contribution to his community has been recognised with a Community Service Award. The long-serving Drummond volunteer was awarded the honour by Southland District Mayor Rob Scott at a function hosted by Southland District Council and the Wallace Takitimu Community Board on Frid