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Something for all ages to see at the Southland Brick Show at Ascot Park Hotel in its final day today till 4pm. Entry prices are: Adult #3, Children $2 Under 2 (free) or Family pass $10 (2 adults, 3 children)

A fuel tanker driver escaped without major injuries after his vehicle rolled in Southland this morning. Emergency services were called at 5.32am after the tanker rolled on State Highway 6 between Lumsden and Five Rivers. A section of the road is closed and police say it will remain closed for much o

Today we have  very special treat for you, head of What’s On Invers News Malcolm Gayfer had the opportunity to interview Niva Retimanu about her new book ‘Leading From Behind. Available from Paper Plus, Whitcoulls and the Warehouse. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/259423593″ param

Southland Police have today recovered the body of a 69 year-old Invercargill man from the Mokoreta River in Southland. The man, Neil Stirling, was reported missing to police yesterday and police have been coordinating the search with 30 LandSAR volunteers with assistance from a search dog and a heli

Local businessman Tom Conroy today announced he will contest the Invercargill Mayoralty in the local government elections in October. The 53-year-old television producer and presenter, who has lived and worked in Invercargill for 20 years, said he has been persuaded to stand by a number of city resi

Updated: Statement as follows – Kmart are always looking for new locations to bring people our everyday low prices, and that includes Invercargill.We are investigating possible opportunities and we will advise the community with a formal announcement upon confirmation. –          Kmart spokesperson

Police have now charged a 16 year-old male with manslaughter after an incident on the corner of Dee and Esk Streets on Saturday morning. The 40 year-old male who was admitted to hospital after the assault died yesterday evening. He was Matthew Frederick Coley, of Invercargill. As a result, the 16 ye

It was a great day for Southland motorsport as the South IslandFormula Ford Championship concluded at Timaru International Raceway at Levels last weekend. Ethan Anderson of Riverton was crowned the South Island Formula Ford Champion, Jordan Michels of Invercargill, the championship runner-up and Cor