A six-metre-high guitar statue, once a symbol of Gore’s renowned New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards, is up for sale on Trade Me. The owner, known only as Frank, is looking for someone who will appreciate and take care of the historic piece. The guitar, crafted by local artist Errol Allison, was once a p

Winter is all but over and the pieces on the business chess board continue to move about. Firstly welcome to the new Scania workshop at Lorneville. This will be a great asset to the heavy transport industry and shows complete confidence in Southland by Scania, one of the world’s biggest truck manufa

In a thrilling encounter at Whangarei, the Southland Stags secured their first win in the region in nine years, triumphing over Northland with a 31-26 victory. It was a game that had fans on the edge of their seats as the Stags turned a 19-point halftime deficit into a remarkable five-point win, lea

Invercargill has been selected to host the FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand final in 2025, marking a significant event in New Zealand’s agricultural calendar. The contest, now entering its 57th year, is the country’s premier farming competition and will bring together the best young talent from ac

TVNZ has announced a substantial loss of $85 million for the full year, largely driven by a $62 million write-down in asset values and a $39 million decline in revenue. The state-owned broadcaster had posted a modest $1.7 million profit the previous year but faced significant challenges in the lates

The Invercargill City Council has determined that the old Briscoes (Pall Mall) building is classed as dangerous, due to the fire on September 2023. Group manager consenting and environment Jonathan Shaw said a structural engineer has specified the use of containers to mitigate danger from overhead h

Invercargill City councillors have failed to support Mayor Nobby Clark’s notice of motion to change the reserve status of Donovan Park for future residential land use. The council recently identified 16 properties around the city that were recommended for disposal, and Mayor Clark has been a strong

The Y Southland is preparing to welcome the community to Omaui Camp for a public open day on Saturday, 7th September. This event will showcase the extensive efforts poured into the camp’s recent developments, highlighting a true community collaboration. Visitors to the open day will have the opportu