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Southern Steel captain Kate Heffernan has announced she will leave the team at the end of the season, choosing to continue her netball career across the Tasman with the Adelaide Thunderbirds. The 25-year-old midcourter has been a key figure for the Steel since her debut in 2018, racking up 101

Michael Laws talks to Nobby Clark about the challenges in local government, why he’s stepping down, and more.

The Saints All Male Choir is back this September with its much-anticipated annual fundraiser show, promising a lively night of music and community spirit. Titled The Southern Roadhouse, the event will take place at Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill on Friday 6 September. The choir, known for its powerful performances

The latest QV House Price Index shows average home values across New Zealand dipped by 0.5% over the three months to the end of July, with the national average now $909,671. Values remain almost unchanged compared to the same time last year, and the nationwide average value is

Surrey Park Grandstand is officially back in action after eight months of structural upgrades, ensuring it can continue to serve the Invercargill and wider Southland sporting community. Councillors, Council staff, and local club representatives gathered on Thursday to mark the reopening of the 60-year-old facility. The upgrade focused on earthquake

Full credit to Geoff Thomson for bringing 4.5 star hotel quality to his home town, described by his new Distinction Invercargill Hotel manager as impressive in every way. “He has not cut any corners in this property. He has gone all out and that will be the difference, I

Mike Hosking breaks down the Treasury report’s damning findings on Labour’s COVID spending — and why it could cost them the next election. On a recent Mike’s Minute segment on Newstalk ZB, Mike Hosking dives into the political implications of a new Treasury report. His take? The document

Invercargill City Council is looking at changes to its subsidised travel programme for residents with impairments, following significant budget overruns. The Total Mobility scheme, which has been operating nationwide since the 1980s, provides transport support for eligible users. However, usage in Invercargill has surged in recent years, placing heavy strain