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What has long been talked about has been revealed. A $160 million reshape of central Invercargill was revealed at a briefing for media and city councillors media this afternoon. The plans outlined the redevelopment’s sprawling retail precinct, car parking spaces, diverse and global eatery complex, a

As Matariki approaches, the Invercargill City Council is calling all crafty children and adults alike to help decorate the city for its Matariki Festival! Council City Centre Co-ordinator Kari Graber said as part of Matariki celebrations, Council tried to create an activity that was family friendly

Environment Southland is asking the community’s help to decide on what the council should look like for the 2019 local body elections. The initial proposal that’s now out for public consultation takes into account the sizes of the constituencies, their boundaries and names, and the number of council

“Missing Southland teenager found” Following a public appeal for information on June 1, Police can report that a 14-year-old girl missing from Invercargill has been found safe and well. Police would like to thank the media for publicising the appeal –ENDS– Police are appealing for information to loc

It was a chilly day but the crowds still turned out for the 2018 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival in Bluff on Saturday 26th May Tickets had sold out by early February and people came from all over New Zealand and beyond including on board Air New Zealand day trips from Auckland and Wellington. The [

Golf Southland is planning for the future and are conducting a survey that represents one step in their long term planning process. If you are involved in golf in the Southland region and you are passionate about seeing it grow, this survey will allow you to have your say on what direction to be tak

Dog owners are being warned they must take better control of their dogs following the deaths of two yellow-eyed penguins/hoiho in the Catlins, if they want to help the species survive. In the past month, two of the nationally endangered birds have been attacked and killed along the Catlins coast at

Local Police have been made aware of three burglaries overnight across Te Anau, as well as one vehicle break-in. A number of boats in driveways have also been broken into. Items targeted have mainly been fuel, recreational fishing gear and tools. We ask that the community be vigilant – keep your doo