Join us in this episode of 90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark as we dive into pressing local issues. Today, Mayor Clark discusses the challenges surrounding rate increases—a common struggle among councils striving to keep them manageable. We’ll also get an exciting sneak peek at th

Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says she is looking forward to being able to put more energy into her other portfolios, in the wake of changes made this week. Prime Minister Chris Luxon announced on Wednesday that he had decided to ask Louise Upston to take responsibility for the Disabilities Issues

Twenty lucky Lotto players have each bagged $13,549 after winning the Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live draw. Among these winners, one particularly fortunate player from Taranaki not only scored in the Second Division but also clinched the Powerball Second Division, boosting their total winnin

Emergency services attended a crash involving a single vehicle on Rockdale Road, Invercargill on Saturday morning reported at around 5.45am.  A car left the road and collided with a power pole. St John was notified of a motor vehicle incident on Rockdale Rd at 05:43am and responded one ambulance, on

Last night, a group of five young men found themselves stranded after losing their way on the Makarewa Falls track in the Hokonui Hills, Southland. The group, all in their late teens, had been caught off guard by the diminishing light while on their evening walk. As darkness fell, they wisely used t

A jubilant atmosphere prevailed as the Bangers to Bluff road trip concluded at Stirling Point, marking the end of a memorable 12-day journey from Auckland to Bluff. This annual event, organized by the Half Moon Bay Rotary Club, featured 16 cars, each creatively decorated, navigating through less-tra

Riverton’s renowned pāua shell, a celebrated town icon, is set to have a new home in Koi Koi Park next to the local skatepark, following a detailed public consultation process facilitated by the Southland District Council. The decision, however, has not been without controversy. Michael Weusten, cha

General Manager Corporate Support/Chief Financial Officer Lornae Straith has been appointed as interim CEO at the Gore District Council. Yesterday, the Council appointed Lornae in an in-committee council meeting. She takes up the role on Monday, 13 May, replacing Stephen Parry, who recently announce