* Southland mayor Rob Scott confirmed plans to stand again in October's election. * Some councillors remain undecided while others confirmed they will step down. * Nominations open on 4 July, with voting scheduled for 11 October. Southland councillors have described their current term as “challenging,” with many still undecided about

This weekend’s Southland Multicultural Food Festival will be its biggest yet, with 49 stall holders registered, showcasing a huge selection of international and local cuisine. Held at the ILT Stadium Southland and co-inciding with International Race Relations Day on March 21, the event attracts thousands of people and gives

* Court decision halts costly resource consent requirements for over 3000 Southland farmers. * Farmers faced expenses of up to $30,000 just to continue routine farming. * Legislative changes to the Resource Management Act are expected later this year. A recent court decision has provided relief for over 3000 Southland farmers, pausing

The Invercargill tram system, a once pivotal component of the city’s public transport, presents a fascinating tale of technological evolution, community engagement, and eventual obsolescence. Beginning with horse-drawn trams in 1881, Invercargill’s transit landscape underwent a significant transform

* Sydney Street pipe upgrade continues with delays expected until August. * Tay Street resurfacing scheduled for Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 March with detours. * State highway repairs and closures planned across Southland this month. Invercargill City Council Works * Sydney Street Pipe Upgrade – SouthRoads is upgrading pipes along Sydney Street between St

Alex Little of Lower Hutt won the Mobil Delvac 1 Trophy for the sixth time when the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Truck Championship visited Teretonga Park in Invercargill for the annual Southern Thunder meeting over the weekend. Little drove his Freightliner Century to two wins and a third across

A missing hunter on Stewart Island was successfully rescued after activating a personal locator beacon, highlighting the importance of carrying essential safety equipment during outdoor adventures. The man, part of a hunting group at Port Adventure's Bosom Hunting block, had left the hut with plans to return by

Police are continuing to investigate the train fatality that occurred in Invercargill yesterday evening. The incident involved an adult male who was struck by a train at the rail pedestrian crossing near the corner of Tyne and Ness Street shortly after 5pm. Related: A Person Has Died After Being Hit