* Briscoe Group posted an 11 percent profit drop despite near-record sales in 2025 * Chief executive Rod Duke says this is the toughest period for business since 1988 * Cost-cutting, discounts and strategic investment helped Briscoes maintain market share Briscoe Group has reported a full-year profit of $29 million for the year

Bluff Road now open, an update below. Bluff Highway Reopened After Fatal CrashBluff Highway has reopened this afternoon following a fatal two-car crash that took place early this morning. Emergency services responded just after 6am to the crash at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road. Tragically, one

Who will you choose to represent you for the next three years? There are 27 candidates standing for 12 positions on the Invercargill City Council. 🟢 You can vote for up to 12 candidates — but you don’t have to use all 12 votes. Council Attendance Figures Revealed For Term* Councillor

The 2025 SBS Bank Tour of Southland is set to deliver a thrilling week of racing, with a reshaped course that blends tradition with innovation. Running from 2nd–8th November, the 69th edition of Australasia’s longest-running stage race will test riders’ tactics and endurance like never before as they

Landcorp has launched a new livestock equity partnership opportunity, designed to support equity-building pathways for farm operators and strengthen the future of farming in New Zealand, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a welcomed initiative that directly supports the Government’s priorities to strengthen rural employment, improve

The SBS Bank Southland Stags have announced their squad to face Counties Manukau this Sunday afternoon at Rugby Park, Invercargill. Sean Withy will captain the side, with Sevu Reece set to make his debut on the wing. Ethan MacDonald is also in line for a potential debut from the bench.

If you’ve lived in Invercargill for a while, you know our weather can be as unpredictable as a Bluff oyster season. Cool winds, sudden sun, and that bracing southern air are part of our charm – but they can also play havoc with your skin. Many locals quietly put up

* Invercargill Airport will carry out a large emergency response exercise involving multiple agencies. * Volunteers will help simulate a real-life emergency to test communication and coordination systems. * Public may see emergency vehicles, but there is no actual emergency or cause for concern. Invercargill Airport will be carrying out a major emergency