Highways advise progress on the SH1 Clyde Street project, with the first concrete pour scheduled for next week. To facilitate smoother traffic flow, we are reopening the northbound lanes of SH1 Clyde Street at 6pm today. These lanes will be accessible over the weekend until 7am on Monday, ensuring t
One of the biggest auctions in many years is about to take place in Invercargill next weekend, as the fixtures & fittings of the H&J Smith Invercargill Department Store will be sold. Related: Historic Auction at H&J Smith Department Store Draws Crowds and Enthusiasm Final Call H&J Smith Department S
The New Zealand government is setting a new direction to support the construction sector. Construction Minister Chris Penk outlined significant steps to facilitate the use of international building products. This move is anticipated to cut down on the high costs and extensive delays currently plagui
Cyanobacteria has been found in the Oreti River but there is no threat at present to drinking water supplies around the city. The Invercargill City Council reported to today’s Infrastructure Committee that the ‘Blue Green’ algae was detected on March 13 by Environment Southland. Found in the vicinit
Work involves pavement excavation, drainage, concreting, structural asphalt, and line marking and will take place in the southbound lanes of SH1 between Balmoral Drive and Nith St with some work also required in the lane from Bond St into Clyde St (southbound). The southbound lanes of SH1 Clyde St w
Highways advise progress on the SH1 Clyde Street project, with the first concrete pour scheduled for next week. To facilitate smoother traffic flow, we are reopening the northbound lanes of SH1 Clyde Street at 6pm today. These lanes will be accessible over the weekend until 7am on Monday, ensuring t
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
Highways advise progress on the SH1 Clyde Street project, with the first concrete pour scheduled for next week. To facilitate smoother traffic flow, we are reopening the northbound lanes of SH1 Clyde Street at 6pm today. These lanes will be accessible over the weekend until 7am on Monday, ensuring t
🚌 Today’s Discussion Highlights: Buses, Bluff Highway, and Tackling Youth Crime in Invercargill 🚓 In today’s video, we dive deep into the heart of Invercargill’s pressing issues and upcoming events. Join us as we cover a wide range of topics, from public transportation to safety and community enga
The winners of the 2024 Southland/Otago Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmer of the Year category say dairy farming is in their DNA, with endless opportunities for growth. Cameron Smith and Nicole Hanning-Smith were announced winners of the region’s Share Farmer of the Year category at a dinner at Inv
The city took a significant step forward in its mission to enhance Council housing with the announcement that four energy-efficient, warm, and healthy homes built on Council-owned land. This initiative represented the initial phase in a comprehensive plan to renovate and revitalise Council housing a
One of the biggest auctions in many years is about to take place in Invercargill next weekend, as the fixtures & fittings of the H&J Smith Invercargill Department Store will be sold. Related: Historic Auction at H&J Smith Department Store Draws Crowds and Enthusiasm Final Call H&J Smith Department S
The New Zealand government is setting a new direction to support the construction sector. Construction Minister Chris Penk outlined significant steps to facilitate the use of international building products. This move is anticipated to cut down on the high costs and extensive delays currently plagui
Cyanobacteria has been found in the Oreti River but there is no threat at present to drinking water supplies around the city. The Invercargill City Council reported to today’s Infrastructure Committee that the ‘Blue Green’ algae was detected on March 13 by Environment Southland. Found in the vicinit
Work involves pavement excavation, drainage, concreting, structural asphalt, and line marking and will take place in the southbound lanes of SH1 between Balmoral Drive and Nith St with some work also required in the lane from Bond St into Clyde St (southbound). The southbound lanes of SH1 Clyde St w
