The Colac Bay surfer statue may be replaced after being deemed beyond repair A new statue could cost $140,000 with most of it coming from fundraising efforts The community sees the surfer statue as an important part of the area's identity A new surfer statue could be

• Helicopter will be used for faster and more efficient power line installation across the network • Work begins 25 August and continues until late September, weather dependent and subject to change • Bluff Highway and other roads will face closures and delays during helicopter operations As part of the next stage of

Here’s the latest roading update for 25–31 August from Southland District Council, Invercargill City Council, and Highways South, highlighting where to expect maintenance work and possible delays. Road Closures * Oreti: Durham Street from Mary Street to John Street will be closed between 7:30 am and 5:30

New Zealand’s Cormac Buchanan walked away from a tough Moto3 weekend in Hungary with his head held high, despite a crash ending his race before the chequered flag. The 14th round of the Moto3 World Championship was held at the brand-new Balaton Park Circuit, and it proved to be

* 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

* 🎵 JB Hi-Fi Invercargill Central Mall — Probably the Greatest #VINYL Clearance Sale in the World....EVER!!! 💫 75% OFF^ specially marked Clearance Vinyl!!! 💿 Limited titles online, more great titles in-store. Only while stocks last — once they’re gone, they’re gone! Limited 50 units per customer. Clearance stock varies by store. T&