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Family Works Southland has launched its annual Christmas Gift Appeal again, to support families who are struggling to make ends meet. Running until December 5, the team are always blown away by the positive response from the community. Manager Irene Te Koeti said they continued to see the effects that

Southland has farewelled several well-known and much-loved figures over recent months, each leaving behind a legacy woven into the fabric of our community. From broadcasting and the arts to retail, racing and grassroots industry, these individuals helped shape the character of Invercargill and the wider region. JOHN HUSBAND The most

Invercargill came alive with vibrant colours, dance, and community spirit as Diwali 2025 lit up ILT Stadium in one of the city’s most lively cultural celebrations to date. Organised by the Indian Community Southland Inc. (Reg. Charity), the event ran from 11am to 5pm and drew record crowds from

Southland is gearing up to host its largest top-level drift event ever, as 56 teams descend on Invercargill for the opening round of the 2025–26 D1NZ National Drifting Championship at Teretonga Park Raceway. From 21–23 November, the world’s southernmost FIA-recognised race circuit will roar into life with

Three people have appeared in court on a range of drug-related charges following a major Police operation in Invercargill. Operation Mist, led by Southland Police’s Organised Crime Group, came to a close on 6 and 7 September 2025. The planned operation aimed to disrupt the sale and supply of

A Queenstown high school volleyball team is recovering from a crash last night that left a dozen people injured in Invercargill. All 12 patients were taken to Southland Hospital as a result of the three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Yarrow and Isabella Streets just after 8pm on Tuesday night.

Police officers and Special Olympics athletes will join together on Sunday, 30 November 2025, for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) in Invercargill. The event, which is part of a global movement, celebrates inclusion and raises awareness for people with intellectual disabilities. The Torch Run will start at 12 noon

The Government has announced major changes to the Clean Vehicle Standard in a bid to make vehicles more affordable for New Zealanders. These changes, set to take effect from 1 January 2026, are aimed at easing financial pressure on car importers and preventing higher prices from being passed on to