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Josh Cooper, formerly of Invercargill but now based in Cromwell where he works for the Paddon Racing Group, is the 2024/2025 Eastern Southland Car Club’s Champion, a feat that was officially recognised at the club’s prizegiving recently. Cooper ended the season with 169 points with Brendon Mitchell

Invercargill MP, Penny Simmonds. In contrast to many other parts of the country, Southland business confidence is growing.  While many other regions are feeling the pinch, there’s a real positivity around the city at present and this has been supported by a recent Southland Business Confidence Survey. It shows

Bluff Highway has reopened this afternoon following a fatal two-car crash that took place early this morning. Emergency services responded just after 6am to the crash at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road. Tragically, one person died at the scene. Police confirmed there were no other injuries.

* Briscoe Group posted an 11 percent profit drop despite near-record sales in 2025 * Chief executive Rod Duke says this is the toughest period for business since 1988 * Cost-cutting, discounts and strategic investment helped Briscoes maintain market share Briscoe Group has reported a full-year profit of $29 million for the year

Bluff Road now open, an update below. Bluff Highway Reopened After Fatal CrashBluff Highway has reopened this afternoon following a fatal two-car crash that took place early this morning. Emergency services responded just after 6am to the crash at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road. Tragically, one

Landcorp has launched a new livestock equity partnership opportunity, designed to support equity-building pathways for farm operators and strengthen the future of farming in New Zealand, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a welcomed initiative that directly supports the Government’s priorities to strengthen rural employment, improve

If you’ve lived in Invercargill for a while, you know our weather can be as unpredictable as a Bluff oyster season. Cool winds, sudden sun, and that bracing southern air are part of our charm – but they can also play havoc with your skin. Many locals quietly put up

A series of ILT pubs and establishments around Invercargill are teleporting back into their past lives - being recreated for a night to give the community a taste of nostalgia. And judging by the comments on social media, the initiative has gone viral, with some Facebook posts already getting up