A decision to secure Invercargill’s emergency water supply as early as mid-2027 at a cost of $18 million was lost by a narrow margin yesterday. Seven councillors were against the motion put by Infrastructure and Projects Committee chair Grant Dermody, to crack on with the Awarua business case as

* Police warned buyers and sellers about rising online marketplace scams involving fake profiles. * They urged using public meeting places and verifying payments before releasing any sold items. * Authorities reminded everyone that unbelievable deals are often scams, urging increased online caution. Police are urging people to be extra cautious when purchasing

A perusal of the seeding list for the 2025 Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally revealed a very interesting entry at twenty-five, that of Dean Sumner.  Sumner was the New Zealand Rally Champion back in 2010, the pinnacle of what was a very successful career that saw many wins throughout the

The third edition of the iAM Games is set to return to Invercargill on September 13 and 14. Organised by Inclusive Activity Murihiku, with support from Active Southland, the event promises another two days filled with sports, laughter, and community spirit. Registrations are now open for participants keen to join

• Police discovered multiple illicit drugs and cash hidden inside a high value motorhome near Invercargill. • Accused fifty one year old allegedly supplied methamphetamine and illegally possessed ammunition alongside other narcotics. • Officers now seek forfeiture of the two hundred thousand dollar vehicle through Proceeds of Crime. Police across Southland have closed

The Southland Business Chamber has revealed 33 finalists across 12 hotly‑contested categories in the 2025 Datagrid Southland Business Excellence Awards. After a record 135 entries, judges spent six weeks poring over submissions that showcased the strength, resilience and innovation of our region’s enterprises. “This year’s entries reflect

* Planned closure of Takitimu Mine removes most freight need, prompting rail line mothballing decision * KiwiRail says repairing storm damage then upgrading bridges would cost many millions over five years * First nine kilometres stay open to serve Lorneville meat works, coal switches fully to trucks Bathurst Coal Ltd’s decision to

Queenstown based driver Caleb Macdonald and his Australian co-driver Larisa Biggar in their Mitsubishi EVO 6 powered home to win the 2025 Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally in difficult conditions on Saturday. It was a special day for Macdonald as he notched up his first outright rally victory.  Macdonald won