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* Fonterra to sell Consumer businesses to Lactalis for $3.845 billion, pending shareholder approval * Co-op plans $2.00 per share tax free return to farmers after sale completion * Sale expected to complete in 2026, with long-term supply deal in place Fonterra has confirmed it will sell its Consumer and associated

It was another winning weekend for Lotto players across New Zealand, with prizes landing nationwide in Saturday night’s live draw. Eleven players won $24,278 each with Lotto Second Division. One of the winning tickets was bought on the MyLotto app by a player in Invercargill, adding to the

* 🎵 JB Hi-Fi Invercargill Central Mall — Probably the Greatest #VINYL Clearance Sale in the World....EVER!!! 💫 75% OFF^ specially marked Clearance Vinyl!!! 💿 Limited titles online, more great titles in-store. Only while stocks last — once they’re gone, they’re gone! Limited 50 units per customer. Clearance stock varies by store. T&

This week’s Word About Town kicks off with some tasty news — Popeyes have confirmed they’ll be opening on September 8 at 10am, bringing their world-famous fried chicken to Invercargill. It will be the first Popeyes in the South Island, as reported by whatsoninvers.nz back in April, with

The old Coachman’s Inn at the entrance to Invercargill is being restored to its former glory, thanks to local builder Jamie Bennett. He said luxury motel owners KTC, based in Auckland, purchased the motels and holiday park last year. They also own motels in Queens Drive as well. The

Southland pulled off another hard-fought NPC victory on Thursday night, edging Bay of Plenty 30–25. The Steamers controlled the opening half, but couldn’t crack the Stags’ defence beyond a try to Josh Bartlett. Mika Muliaina’s accurate kicking kept Southland in the contest, trailing just 7–6 at

* Operation Hawk led to multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs and illegal firearms * Search warrants were executed in Invercargill and Mataura Island earlier this week * Police say illegal hunting poses serious risks and will not be tolerated Police have arrested two men and seized firearms, ammunition and drugs during

* John Titter led a 13-year mission to restore Lumsden’s historic railway precinct for visitors * His efforts brought in over $500,000 and included recovering buried locomotives in 2020 * Titter was recognised with a Community Service Award for his remarkable community dedication John Titter, the man behind Lumsden’s railway