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Three local organisations are working together to raise awareness and celebrate neurodiversity in our Southland community. Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust, Autism NZ Southland Branch and Parent to Parent are excited to be working with the Invercargill Public Library to hold a range of activities

The Game Animal Council (GAC) has released a guide for hunters to help them better manage New Zealand’s red deer during the upcoming Roar period and beyond. “The New Zealand Red Stag Ageing Guide has been developed, with input from professional hunters Chris McCarthy and Willie Duley, to provide hun

Fifteen–year old Invercargill driver, Alex Crosbie, has surpassed even his own expectations after taking third place in the 2021/2022 South Island Formula 1600 Championship which ended at his home circuit, Teretonga Park in Invercargill last weekend. Alex, a Year 11 student at Southland Boys High Sc

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a crash where a cyclist was injured and a driver left the scene without stopping. About 9.50pm on Wednesday 16 March, a cyclist was travelling south on Nith Street, Invercargill, approaching Forth Street, and a vehicle was travelling west along F

Close racing in almost every category was the feature of the first day of action at the Southern Thunder motor racing event presented by Downer at Teretonga Park in Invercargill today. The New Zealand Super Truck Championship field provided their share of excitement in their outing. Alex Little of L

Rates could go up almost 8% this year, but the public may agree to a reduction of some council services instead. Invercargill City Council Chief executive Clare Hadley encouraged councillors at the Performance, Policy and Partnerships Committee today to have an open mind and listen to all sectors of

A 45-year-old man is facing a number of charges in relation to an incident in Invercargill on Saturday 19 March. The man, who remains in hospital in a stable condition after being shot by Police, appeared in Invercargill District Court by audio-visual link yesterday. He is charged with assault with

Fire and Emergency is in attendance at an ammonia leak at a the Alliance Lorneville meat plant on Crowe Road, just out of Invercargill. There are five crews and a command unit at the scene. District Manager Julian Tohiariki asks people in the immediate area to please stay inside and keep all windows