Mayor Nobby Clark has a big challenge ahead of him this year, proposing rates increases of just 2.3% - among the lowest of all councils in the country. A report from him will go to the Invercargill City Council for its first meeting of the year in late January,

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reminds the public that they now have an opportunity to have their say on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983. “As flagged prior to Christmas, the consultation period for the Arms Act rewrite has opened today and will run through until 28 February 2025,

Invercargill driver Alex Crosbie faced a tough weekend as he competed in the opening round of the 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROC) at Taupō International Motorsport Park over the weekend.  Driving his Castrol Toyota FT-60 at a circuit he excelled at last year, the 18-year-old Southlander, recorded

* Invercargill central streets resurfacing to begin 12th January, expected to finish by March * NZTA asks drivers to follow detours and support local businesses during works You may experience delays on Southland state highways due to maintenance, renewal or third-party contractor work can be found here, and these sites are listed

In episode #2254 of "The Joe Rogan Experience," Joe Rogan engages in an in-depth conversation with Mel Gibson. They discuss Mel's lifelong battle with scoliosis and his decision to avoid back surgery, his experiences living in Costa Rica, and the challenges he faced while making the

* SH1 roadworks in Milton will disrupt travel for Otago and Southland motorists. * Detours impact Invercargill travellers heading north or returning south from 6 January. * Businesses remain open during works; NZTA urges locals to show their support. People driving through Milton in South Otago should prepare for detours starting Monday, 6

In 2024, Group ILT approved more than $400,000 in funding towards supporting Southland's talent across various fields, from international competitions to tertiary education. Twenty-six scholarships were awarded to help 40 Southlanders selected to represent New Zealand on the world stage. These grants totalled more than $50,000

* Homelessness in Te Anau is rising, with no long-term support options available * Lack of affordable homes and increasing short-term rentals add to the housing problem * Community feedback highlights social housing needs and potential solutions for future growth Homelessness in Te Anau is on the rise, with no long-term support systems