* Fonterra to sell Consumer businesses to Lactalis for $3.845 billion, pending shareholder approval * Co-op plans $2.00 per share tax free return to farmers after sale completion * Sale expected to complete in 2026, with long-term supply deal in place Fonterra has confirmed it will sell its Consumer and associated

It was another winning weekend for Lotto players across New Zealand, with prizes landing nationwide in Saturday night’s live draw. Eleven players won $24,278 each with Lotto Second Division. One of the winning tickets was bought on the MyLotto app by a player in Invercargill, adding to the

Welcome back to 90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark. Today, Nobby gives a candid take on the Great Debate—what landed, what didn’t, and what’s next. Watch now. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the Mayor and Mike in this video are their own and

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This week’s Word About Town kicks off with some tasty news — Popeyes have confirmed they’ll be opening on September 8 at 10am, bringing their world-famous fried chicken to Invercargill. It will be the first Popeyes in the South Island, as reported by whatsoninvers.nz back in April, with

A fertiliser truck crash on Weir Road Bridge, south of Manapouri, caused major disruption after the vehicle became wedged between the bridge and a nearby cliff, about 15 metres above the Mararoa River. “Weir Road is was closed for of the day A crane Weir Road bridge to lift the

The old Coachman’s Inn at the entrance to Invercargill is being restored to its former glory, thanks to local builder Jamie Bennett. He said luxury motel owners KTC, based in Auckland, purchased the motels and holiday park last year. They also own motels in Queens Drive as well. The

Southland pulled off another hard-fought NPC victory on Thursday night, edging Bay of Plenty 30–25. The Steamers controlled the opening half, but couldn’t crack the Stags’ defence beyond a try to Josh Bartlett. Mika Muliaina’s accurate kicking kept Southland in the contest, trailing just 7–6 at