Southland Police can now confirm the male recovered from the vehicle in the Mataura River was 44 year-old Te Iwiroa Manakura Te Hapuka Smith, from Curio Bay. Police are continuing their investigations into how the vehicle ended up in the water.

Invercargill driver Brendon Leitch has confirmed his intention to contest the 2016 Toyota Racing Series which commences at Mike Pero Motorsport Park at Ruapuna in Christchurch this coming weekend. The announcement comes on the eve of the series as Leitch confirms a sponsorship budget to give the ser

HEAVY RAIN EASING OVER THE UPPER SOUTH ISLAND THIS AFTERNOON AND THE NORTH ISLAND THIS EVENING. SEVERE NORTHWEST GALES ABOUT CENTRAL NEW ZEALAND EASING BY EVENING. WESTERLY GALES ABOUT COASTAL SOUTHLAND AND CLUTHA. An active front and band of heavy rain currently crossing the South Island’s West Coa

It is with great sadness and shock that we announce that Wayne Evans, Group CEO of SBS Bank, died suddenly yesterday afternoon, of natural causes. “Wayne was a vibrant and respected leader of our organisation. His passion and strategic leadership will be acutely missed. Our heartfelt condolences go

It’s local body elections this year and incumbent Mayor Tim Shadbolt has confirmed he will be standing for another term. This years Mayoral race is expected to see a few challengers for town halls top job. Invercargill’s Cue TV owner Tom Conroy has hinted he is thinking of standing. Who would you vo

Police, Fire and Ambulance are currently attending a serious crash 8km south of Lumsden. St John South Island communications adviser Ian Henderson said St John was alerted to the crash on the Lumsden-Dipton Highway at 4.08pm. It appears a vehicle has collided with a pedestrian in his 20s receiving s

Fans of tv show Fawlty Towers will love the brief return of Basil Fawlty, 35 years after he last prowled the Reception area of Fawlty Towers, John Cleese’s legendary comedy creation has returned to our screens for Specsavers. Below is an interview with John Cleese (Basil) and behind the scenes of ma

Dunedin city is full of incredible street art, taking tired drub buildings etc and making them and the area fresh, vibrant and inviting. Its time we did something here in Invers, starting with Wachner place which is a tired and drub. They even have a map with the location for tourists and local stre