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Police have apprehended a 31-year-old man who was found to be driving while over five times the legal breath alcohol limit. A member of the public reported concerns about the man’s manner of driving in Winton this morning, which included near misses with oncoming traffic. When stopped by Police and

A new partnership between KiwiHarvest and Invercargill Prison is providing fresh produce to communities across the Southland region. The initiative not only supports people in need, but gives prisoners important gardening skills that may assist when they’re released and return to their whānau. The m

Invercargill Musical Theatre are counting down the days until the SBS Bank Season of ‘We Will Rock You’ hits the stage on Friday July 8th. Best described as what ‘Mamma Mia’ is to ABBA, ‘We Will Rock You’ is to Queen, the cast includes Ashleigh Reid, Ben Hayward (Dunedin), Michelle Lange, Ruth McSor

Fonterra today (Thursday 30th June) confirms the finalisation of the strategic partnership with New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX) and the European Energy Exchange (EEX) to each take ownership stakes in Global Dairy Trade (GDT) alongside the Co-op. As announced in February 2022, the partnership was subjec

The people being shoulder tapped by Deputy Mayor Nobby Clark to put forward their name for council as part of a ‘ticket,’ are all relatively well known in the Invercargill community. Nobby confirmed those he had approached were all leaders in their own right, whether it be on the sports field, in th

Deputy Mayor Nobby Clark gave the rates issue one last push in council today, before the ICC finally adopted the Annual Plan 2022-23. He had numerous questions to ask regarding council expenditure including staff remuneration and employee costs, which was backed by fellow councillor Ian Pottinger. T

Eight lucky Lotto players will be celebrating tonight after each winning $21,677 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. It will be a night to remember for one lucky Lotto player from Whangarei after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winn

The Bluff RSA are holding an Open Day at their premises at 44 Gore Street in Bluff this Saturday, 2 July. Everyone is welcome and it is a great chance to look behind the scenes of this innovative organisation and learn more about some of their recent and upcoming projects. Proceedings will commence