Invercargill’s Queens Park now has a new attraction for locals and visitors, with the recent installation of a giant outdoor chess set beside the Cheeky Llama Café. Completed this week by the Invercargill City Council’s Parks and Recreation team, the life-sized board is already proving popular. On the

Southland and Invercargill have been battered by severe weather this morning, with the region experiencing a combination of heavy rain, hail, and a significant amount of thunder and lightning. A strong wind warning remains in effect, driven by a low-pressure system moving across the Tasman Sea. Strong Wind Warning: An

Josh Cooper, formerly of Invercargill but now based in Cromwell where he works for the Paddon Racing Group, is the 2024/2025 Eastern Southland Car Club’s Champion, a feat that was officially recognised at the club’s prizegiving recently. Cooper ended the season with 169 points with Brendon Mitchell

Invercargill MP, Penny Simmonds. In contrast to many other parts of the country, Southland business confidence is growing.  While many other regions are feeling the pinch, there’s a real positivity around the city at present and this has been supported by a recent Southland Business Confidence Survey. It shows

Bluff 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 person died at the scene. Police confirmed there were no other injuries.

* 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