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Surrey Park Grandstand is officially back in action after eight months of structural upgrades, ensuring it can continue to serve the Invercargill and wider Southland sporting community. Councillors, Council staff, and local club representatives gathered on Thursday to mark the reopening of the 60-year-old facility. The upgrade focused on earthquake

Full credit to Geoff Thomson for bringing 4.5 star hotel quality to his home town, described by his new Distinction Invercargill Hotel manager as impressive in every way. “He has not cut any corners in this property. He has gone all out and that will be the difference, I

Mike Hosking breaks down the Treasury report’s damning findings on Labour’s COVID spending — and why it could cost them the next election. On a recent Mike’s Minute segment on Newstalk ZB, Mike Hosking dives into the political implications of a new Treasury report. His take? The document

Invercargill City Council is looking at changes to its subsidised travel programme for residents with impairments, following significant budget overruns. The Total Mobility scheme, which has been operating nationwide since the 1980s, provides transport support for eligible users. However, usage in Invercargill has surged in recent years, placing heavy strain

* Corbin Strong won the Arctic Race of Norway with stage wins and classification victories. * The Kiwi rider credited teammates for support during a tense and rainy final stage. * Israel – Premier Tech celebrated its 20th victory this season after Strong’s GC success. Corbin Strong closed out the Arctic Race of

Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi has lifted New Zealand sales by 20.8% to NZD 396 million in the 2024 financial year, narrowing its loss before tax to NZD 0.2 million. JB Hi-Fi now operates 23 stores nationwide, including the JB Hi-Fi inside Invercargill Central, which celebrated its first birthday

A group of Southern train enthusiasts are full steam ahead with trying to secure 7km of railway line between Lorneville and Branxholme, to start a heritage railway route. The Southern Steam Trust has been eyeing up the Invercargill-Ohai route for several years, and now KiwiRail has pulled out, the group

* Dawn Meats plans to acquire 65 percent of Alliance Group shares for NZ$250 million. * Proposed deal aims to strengthen finances, fund growth and deliver returns to farmer shareholders. * Partnership would create strong global market presence combining beef and lamb expertise. Alliance Group has announced that shareholders will soon vote