Steve Mitchell has officially resigned from his position as CEO of Rugby Southland, a role he held with distinction over the past four years. He will be returning to his native Nelson to take up the CEO position at Tasman Rugby. Mitchell’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter of leadersh
The Invercargill Licensing Trust has reached an important milestone by exceeding $9 million in donations this financial year. This was the first time in over a decade that ILT has reached this level of donations, communications manager Emma Hunter said. Total Donations for Year End 31 March 2024 (su
Farmers across New Zealand are welcoming a significant shift in agricultural and environmental regulations that promises to reduce the burdens of compliance and foster better land management. According to Federated Farmers freshwater spokesperson Colin Hurst, today’s regulatory changes signify the “
The Gore District Council is calling for public consultation on the 2024/25 draft annual plan that would see an average rise by 21.4%. Councillors this evening were unanimous in signing off on the draft, as staff and elected officials sought to trim a budget initially costed at a 31.7% increase. May
Courtney Dempster of Invercargill was the big winner of the Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s major promotion at their annual Diamonds Day race meeting at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill on Sunday. Dempster left the course with a Diamond Ring valued at $7400 courtesy of Coats & Schuck Jewellers
Steve Mitchell has officially resigned from his position as CEO of Rugby Southland, a role he held with distinction over the past four years. He will be returning to his native Nelson to take up the CEO position at Tasman Rugby. Mitchell’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter of leadersh
The Shakespeare in the Park Charitable Trust is calling for local actors to be (or not to be) at auditions for the 2027 season of Hamlet this weekend.
Auditions for a ten-performer ensemble will run on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 4pm to 6pm at Whare Taupua on Forth St.
A new-look Southerner Express breezed into Invercargill railway station yesterday afternoon at the end of a two-day promotional run from Christchurch.
Local dignitaries and invited guests saw the new layout for the first time last night during a return trip to Bluff.
The revamped servicer operated on an existing timetable,
Southland business leaders have thrown their support behind the $3.5 billion data centre at Makarewa.
Southland Mayor Rob Scott and the Southland Business Chamber are excited about the new Datagrid development, and the opportunities it will bring to the region.
Former Mayor of Invercargill Nobby Clark backed it from
Invercargill is getting its own international undersea cable — the first to land anywhere in the South Island.
Datagrid New Zealand has signed contracts with Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) and OMS Group to build the Tasman Ring Network, a 2,300 km optical submarine cable running between Invercargill and Melbourne. ASN
Stags Day is on Saturday — the 250th game between Southland and Otago at Rugby Park, and every pub in town is falling in behind it. King Kapisi & Friends headline The Shack from 6:30pm. Waxy's, Speight's and Ascot Sports Bar are locking down the after-parties,
ILT proudly celebrated its annual ILT Excellence Awards last week, recognising the dedication and achievements of teams across its diverse portfolio of 23 businesses and 37 brands.
The Supreme Award was presented to The Langlands, an accolade selected by ILT's executive team from among all category winners. This
Steve Mitchell has officially resigned from his position as CEO of Rugby Southland, a role he held with distinction over the past four years. He will be returning to his native Nelson to take up the CEO position at Tasman Rugby. Mitchell’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter of leadersh
Invercargill’s historic former maternity hospital, a notable 160-year-old building located at 194 Dee Street, has found a new caretaker in the Troopers Memorial Corner Charitable Trust. The Trust recently acquired the historic property, with plans to restore it to its original splendor. Work started
Multiple flights will be occurring at the same time; all are subject to weather conditions and operational requirements. Southland people looking skyward will be able to catch a glimpse of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon and the Air Force Heritage Flight of New Zealand. See the schedule below to see if th
Invercargill Prison experienced a brief scare on Monday evening when large amounts of smoke were seen coming from its boiler house. The incident, which took place around 9 PM on April 22, prompted an immediate response from prison staff and local emergency services. Fire and Emergency New Zealand ar
The Invercargill Licensing Trust has reached an important milestone by exceeding $9 million in donations this financial year. This was the first time in over a decade that ILT has reached this level of donations, communications manager Emma Hunter said. Total Donations for Year End 31 March 2024 (su
Farmers across New Zealand are welcoming a significant shift in agricultural and environmental regulations that promises to reduce the burdens of compliance and foster better land management. According to Federated Farmers freshwater spokesperson Colin Hurst, today’s regulatory changes signify the “
The Gore District Council is calling for public consultation on the 2024/25 draft annual plan that would see an average rise by 21.4%. Councillors this evening were unanimous in signing off on the draft, as staff and elected officials sought to trim a budget initially costed at a 31.7% increase. May
Courtney Dempster of Invercargill was the big winner of the Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s major promotion at their annual Diamonds Day race meeting at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill on Sunday. Dempster left the course with a Diamond Ring valued at $7400 courtesy of Coats & Schuck Jewellers
