Bridge inspections and testing will take place over three nights to minimise daily disruption Light vehicles must use a 20-minute detour route while the bridge is closed overnight Heavy vehicles will be piloted through the closed site each hour during the night The Aparima Bridge on State Highway 99 in

* Emergency department at Southland Hospital is undersized and cannot meet patient demand safely * Over 1,000 patients have waited more than four months for surgical treatment since December * $8 million upgrade budget for ED and theatres is considered too low without compromise Southland Hospital’s emergency department is too small

* Twenty five Lotto players each won $10,393 in the latest Second Division draw * Two also won Powerball Second Division, taking home a total prize of $19,119 * Invercargill win follows 3 May draw where 15 locals won $17,357 each Twenty five Lotto players from around New Zealand are

The second Southern Pro Wrestling (SPW) fight of the year is happening this weekend at the Corinthians Centre. But with injuries plaguing the lineup, it’s anyone’s guess as to who will actually show up for the Battlelines Cup on Saturday night. Co-organiser Kane Bates (aka K-9) said with

Significant community support for a council-operated enhanced water services delivery model means Invercargill is likely to still go it alone. While Gore, Clutha, Central Otago and Waitaki District councils were all consulting their communities on a joint Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) for the Government’s Local Water Done Well (previously Three

• Invercargill Police have arrested three people following several break-ins and robberies last week • The incidents involved both youths and adults and took place in the early morning hours • Investigations are still ongoing, and police continue to seek public help with the case Further arrests have been made following a series

Combating sketchy conditions, New Zealand racer Cormac Buchanan banked more valuable Moto3 World Championship points at the iconic Le Mans circuit in France yesterday. Buchanan, 18, finished 14th in the 20-lap showdown to add another two points and take his rookie season tally to 11. It was a confidence-boosting performance

Mayor Nobby Clark returns to discuss public feedback on Invercargill’s Annual Plan. With over 500 submissions, residents agree on the need for budget cuts — but many oppose reducing support for ILT stadium Southland and community wellbeing funding. He also weighs in on the potential council amalgamation across Southland, suggesting