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A week of community news from the Southern Scooter challenge, St John playhouse fundraiser for their new Invercargill headquarters. Work is well underway towards building St John’s new Southland District Headquarters in Invercargill. Operations manager Cary Grant said the new space will give people somewhere they can actually regroup,

Drivers across Southland are being urged to plan ahead as state highway and council roadworks continue across the region. A significant closure remains in place on SH99 at Wallacetown for culvert strengthening. The highway is fully closed from 6.30am on 23 February until 7pm on 9 March. All vehicles,

Invercargill’s first Museum opened its doors on Dee street in 1872 as part of a Scotch Pie shop. It’s rumoured to have had a live monkey, tortoise, kiwi and kakapo through the early years along with preserved insects, stuffed birds, seals and many artifacts which kept enthusiastic foot

The Southland Sharks have strengthened their roster for the 2026 season, confirming the return of Dane Bertinshaw, Will LegerJack Ramage as the side builds towards its April 10 opener against the Otago Nuggets. Wynyard Webster And Snow Join SharksThe Southland Sharks have continued building their roster for the 2026 NZNBL

ILT has delivered a better than anticipated profit result and will award a staff-wide bonus to recognise the team’s efforts during a busy and challenging trading period. ILT’s board has confirmed plans to share the outcome with employees across all establishments through a one-off bonus. ILT President Paddy

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has shown his support for the Southern Institute of Technology’s plans to rebuild its international student numbers during a recent visit to Invercargill. The Prime Minister met SIT chief executive Bharat Guha and members of the institute’s international team at a National Party dinner

In a region known for resilience, hard work, and strong community ties, a new network is proving rural women in business are thriving. The Western Women’s Business Collective (WWBC) is bringing together entrepreneurs from across Western Southland, creating a supportive space where connection replaces isolation. Founded by Michelle Anderson

Two of Southland’s most recognised names are joining forces, with Alliance Group announcing a new partnership with the Southland Stags rugby team. The agreement brings together a leading red meat co-operative and one of the province’s most celebrated sporting sides, strengthening ties between business and rugby in the