We all know how distracting our cell phones can be – and when phones are within easy reach it’s very tempting to check our messages or scroll through Instagram. As adults, it’s hard enough to be disciplined, so imagine how children must be affected when they have easy access to their phones. Phones

The future of homeowners living under unique conditions at an Invercargill reserve hangs in the balance. Since about 1950, cribs have been established at Coopers Creek, a remote part of Sandy Point Domain, 15km from the city. The cribs have been deemed “non-conforming” ever since the area was design

Wednesday evening’s Lotto draw turned out to be a lucrative event for numerous players across New Zealand, as the Strike Must Be Won jackpot of $1 million, which wasn’t claimed by a single ticket, cascaded down to Division 2. This allowed 109 players, including three from Invercargill, to take home

Hi folks, just a quick splurge to keep y’all abreast of eating out options in Invers and around the south, Mal. This week my good wife and I were lucky enough to put our nose bags on at a couple of fine eateries here in Invers. Last Saturday my good wife and I had lunch […]

Rugby Southland’s chief, Steve Mitchell, expressed shock over the sudden decision by the local council to cease maintenance and safety improvements at Rugby Park, the city’s primary sports ground. This move, announced on Wednesday, will save approximately $3 million but has raised significant concer

Top Southland entertainer, Lachie Hayes, is the latest performer to be confirmed for the 2024 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival on Saturday 25 May. “I am really grateful to be performing at the Oyster Fest again this year. I have always loved the vibe of the festival and of course the kaimoana. I will be

On Wednesday last week Māori Party MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi gave a general debate speech in the House with this opening sentence, “No matter my words today, the Government will not waver in its mission to exterminate Māori.” She went on to say, “The theory of the Minister is that Oranga Tamariki’s go

The upcoming Budget will include funding for up to 50 charter schools to help lift declining educational performance, Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced today. Related: Invercargill to Celebrate Young Leaders with Block Takeover Festival $153 million in new funding will be provided