President Trump delivers an address to a joint session of Congress. Related: Watch: Trump And Zelensky Clash In Heated Oval Office Debate Watch: Joe Rogan Interviews Donald Trump

The team at Mitre 10 MEGA Invercargill don’t do things by halves, and for their 20th birthday celebration they have a massive giveaway happening. General Manager Tracy Key and the team started the ball rolling during February, when a customer who spent $20 or more got entry form into

* SH99 is closed between Steel Road and Ryal-Bush-Wallacetown Road due to a crash. * Light vehicles should use Ryal-Bush-Wallacetown Road and Branxholme-Makarewa Road as a detour. * Heavy vehicles must take SH6 and Ryal-Bush-Wallacetown Road to bypass the closure. 5:55pm UPDATE: NOW OPEN SH99 is currently closed between Steel Road and

* Oceania Track Cycling Championships will alternate between New Zealand and Australia annually. * Cambridge will host in 2026, with Invercargill set for 2028; Australian venues are unconfirmed. * New Zealand Track Nationals will return to Invercargill in 2025 with a proposed seven-day format. The Oceania Track Cycling Championships will continue as an

* Environment Southland reported a rise in illegal dumping, including rubbish, vehicles, and animal carcasses. * The council recovered costs for only a few incidents, putting pressure on its budget. * A potential rates increase may be needed to cover cleanup and enforcement efforts. Illegal dumping is becoming a costly issue for Southlanders,

* Cormac Buchanan secured New Zealand’s first-ever Moto3 World Championship point in his debut race. * Despite an early crash, he battled through 18 laps in extreme heat to finish strong. * Buchanan now shifts focus to round two in Argentina on March 14-16. New Zealand’s Cormac Buchanan made a strong

* Night roadworks on Tay Street continue with eastbound closures from 6 PM to 6 AM. * Lane closures on Dee Street and Otatara Road works will cause detours and delays. * Heavy traffic expected on Bainfield Road for A&P Show on Saturday. The resurfacing of State Highway 1 (Tay Street)

* Thousands took part in the Wensley’s Cycles Surf to City, walking, running, and biking. * The event supports community involvement, fundraising, and accessibility for all participants. * Red Cross programme provides bikes for former refugees settling in Invercargill. The Wensley’s Cycles Surf to City event once again drew thousands of