* ILT’s scholarship programme supports international students in studying English at SIT in Invercargill. * The initiative aims to boost student retention and economic benefits in the Southland region. * Scholarship recipients have gained confidence and plan to continue further study at SIT. Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) recently hosted a celebratory

Winton driver Jacob Begg sits sixth in the 2025 NAPA Auto Parts New Zealand Formula Ford Championship after an impressive outing at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell recently. The event was also the final round of the South Island Championship and Begg claimed fourth place overall, another fine effort in

The team here at Mitre 10 MEGA Invercargill are SO excited to be celebrating 20 YEARS this coming March! Mitre 10 Mega Invercargill Celebrates 20 YearsThe team at Mitre 10 MEGA Invercargill don’t do things by halves, and for their 20th birthday celebration they have a massive giveaway happening.

* Reserve Bank lowers official cash rate by 50 basis points to 3.75%. * Banks reduce floating mortgage rates, with mixed changes to fixed rates. * Economic growth expected to recover in 2025 despite global uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has cut the official cash rate (OCR) by 50

* Tweed Street roundabout in Invercargill will be reduced to one lane from late this week. * Multiple highways will have overnight lane closures, detours, and resurfacing work throughout February. * Drivers should plan ahead and follow speed limits for safety and efficiency. Road users across Southland should prepare for delays and detours

Bin inspections have been reintroduced across Southland to help combat ongoing contamination rates of recycled material being redirected from landfill. At the first WasteNet meeting for the year, director Fiona Walker addressed the committee and said Southland was among the highest rates in New Zealand - currently 19-20%. In comparison,

* Severe thunderstorms may bring heavy downpours to Otago and Southland on Tuesday afternoon. * Rainfall rates could reach 25 to 40 mm per hour, causing surface and flash flooding. * Hazardous driving conditions expected with poor visibility and potential slips in some areas. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts

While Invercargill residents are having to pay $11 for a cauliflower in the supermarket, Mayor Nobby Clark said he cannot justify forcing a 10% increase on ratepayers in 2025/26. Speaking to whatsoninvers.nz founder Mike Sanford in his 90 Seconds segment last week, Mayor Clark said he still advocated