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
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
Southland Police have successfully seized a significant amount of cannabis and cash, arresting seven individuals as part of a targeted operation in the region. “Police located 150 ounces of cannabis, seized $25,000 and arrested seven people in Southland yesterday,” stated Detective Senior Sergeant G
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
More than 13,000 caps. One good cause. And a pop-up shop that's probably unlike anything Invercargill Central has hosted before.
The Rotary Club of Invercargill Charitable Trust has been gifted an enormous collection of caps from an estate — 13,000-plus of them — and rather than let them
PowerNet has been named Energy Distributor of the Year at the 2026 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards — recognition built on one of the worst weeks in the company's history.
The award was presented in Wellington on August 19, honouring PowerNet's response to the October 2025 wind
Invercargill's building consent process is getting a new online home from September 14, when council switches from its current platform, Simpli, to a system called Objective Build.
The change affects anyone applying for a building consent — builders, architects, designers, homeowners. Objective Build was developed after engagement with more
Friday is Daffodil Day — throw on your brightest yellow and back the Cancer Society. Waxy's is leading the charge with Jet Set live from 9pm, Saturday's the big night — Battle of the Bands at Speight's Ale House with Triple Shot going head-to-head with Euphoria.
I'm Katie, and I'm MAD, M-A-D.
I mean, I have self-diagnosed Mother's Attention Deficit. More specifically, a unique and rare branch called CAD — Cooking Attention Deficit.
Because of my condition, I've been almost entirely banned from the kitchen. The task causes procrastination
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
Southland Police have successfully seized a significant amount of cannabis and cash, arresting seven individuals as part of a targeted operation in the region. “Police located 150 ounces of cannabis, seized $25,000 and arrested seven people in Southland yesterday,” stated Detective Senior Sergeant G
