UPDATE: 6pm Road now open. Police are responding to a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on State Highway 6, in the Winton Township between Brandon and Wemyss Streets reported around 1:40pm.  One person has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.  The road is expected to

Environment Southland has decided to take urgent steps to protect Waituna Lagoon, an ecologically important area, from severe environmental damage. They plan to use emergency powers under the Resource Management Act to mechanically connect the lagoon to the ocean. This move is crucial to address a d

In a significant development, South Port and the Maritime Union of New Zealand have reached a crucial settlement, which has stopped a strike that was planned for the end of January. This resolution is a big relief for the company, its clients, and employees, who were worried about the impact of a st

Invercargill driver Alex Crosbie continues to lead the Rookie Championship and sits fifth equal in the overall championship after Round 2 of the 2024 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon in Feilding in the Manawatu at the weekend. The 17-year-old starte

ILT and First Table are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at showcasing Invercargill as an unmissable dining destination for locals and tourists alike. ILT’s portfolio includes nine outstanding dining venues that showcase the rich culinary tapestry of Invercargill: From the much-lov

Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell is looking forward to holding the fort around the Invercargill City Council chambers for the next few months. Speaking with Mike Sanford in his weekly ’90 seconds with the Mayor’ – he wasn’t sure when Mayor Nobby Clark would be back from his surgery, “it’ll be when he feels

Twenty lucky Lotto players Including Invercargill, had luck on their side tonight after each winning $17,932 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. Related: Invercargill & Southland Lotto Wins The winning Second Division tickets were sold at the following stores:

JB HI-FI opened its southernmost store to the public on Friday inside Invercargill Central. The grand opening event attracted a large crowd, eager to be the first to explore the new store’s offerings. This new store marks a key milestone in JB HI-FI’s growth. It features a wide range of electronics,