Man Arrested After Invercargill Police PursuitPolice have arrested a man after a vehicle fled during a routine traffic interaction in Invercargill on Tuesday evening. The incident began around 5pm, when officers approached a man to speak with him about a driving matter. The driver sped off, prompting police to initiate
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DOAK, Peter McLeod:
7.8.
Government Proposes Major Overhaul Of Local Councils* Government reveals plan to simplify local councils and boost decision-making through new structures * Mayors could replace regional councillors under a new collaborative regional board model * Public consultation on reforms is open now, with final proposal expected by March 2026 The Government has outlined
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BLACK, Rodger Duncan (Blackie):
Rodger
Legend’s We Have Lost – Winter, Spring 2025Southland has farewelled several well-known and much-loved figures over recent months, each leaving behind a legacy woven into the fabric of our community. From broadcasting and the arts to retail, racing and grassroots industry, these individuals helped shape the character of Invercargill and
Man Arrested After Invercargill Police PursuitPolice have arrested a man after a vehicle fled during a routine traffic interaction in Invercargill on Tuesday evening. The incident began around 5pm, when officers approached a man to speak with him about a driving matter. The driver sped off, prompting police to initiate
From 1993: Tim Shadbolt wins the Invercargill mayoral race, as reported in The Southland Times.
Final Tribute Set For Sir Tim Shadbolt - Public Funeral ServiceA public funeral service to honour the life and legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt will be held at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre next Friday. Sir
Cycling Southland is gearing up for a thrilling afternoon of racing as the ILT New Zealand Criterium Championships return to Invercargill on Saturday, 17 January. A top-tier field of riders has been confirmed, promising fast, aggressive racing on a newly designed 2.1km course that combines Bainfield Road and Queens
Sir Tim Shadbolt, the legendary "mayor of two cities" and one of New Zealand’s most enduring political and cultural icons, has passed away at the age of 78.
Public Farewell Set For Sir Tim ShadboltInvercargill residents will have the opportunity to farewell Sir Tim Shadbolt during a
Here we are at the end of 2025 — a time to pause, reflect, and remember some local legends who didn’t make it through to Christmas or the New Year.
In no particular order, we honour them here.
Bruce Chilton QSM
Firstly, a man of music. Bruce Chilton QSM passed
The Invercargill City Council has confirmed a clear path forward for the opening of Te Unua Museum of Southland, with the new facility set to open to the public in 2027.
Councillors considered the museum’s opening timeline at a meeting today, where three options were presented for discussion.
Alternative
Larry Kwon has brought Korea to Invercargill with his elevator-themed photo booths in Invercargill Central.
The idea began rather serendipitously as one of his wife’s closest friends visited them with her husband after a family trip around New Zealand.
It turned out he was the founder of BYTP -
Man Arrested After Invercargill Police PursuitPolice have arrested a man after a vehicle fled during a routine traffic interaction in Invercargill on Tuesday evening. The incident began around 5pm, when officers approached a man to speak with him about a driving matter. The driver sped off, prompting police to initiate
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Burial Plaques Stolen From Invercargill
Train Services Returning Between Christchurch, Dunedin and InvercargillLong-distance passenger rail is set to return to the South Island, with a new service scheduled to reconnect Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill for the first time in decades. The service, known as The Mainlander, will operate along the east coast and is being
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ANDERSON, Ruby Lorraine (Lorraine):
Peacefully
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DOAK, Peter McLeod:
7.8.
Government Proposes Major Overhaul Of Local Councils* Government reveals plan to simplify local councils and boost decision-making through new structures * Mayors could replace regional councillors under a new collaborative regional board model * Public consultation on reforms is open now, with final proposal expected by March 2026 The Government has outlined
Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday, a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
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BLACK, Rodger Duncan (Blackie):
Rodger
Legend’s We Have Lost – Winter, Spring 2025Southland has farewelled several well-known and much-loved figures over recent months, each leaving behind a legacy woven into the fabric of our community. From broadcasting and the arts to retail, racing and grassroots industry, these individuals helped shape the character of Invercargill and
