Invercargill City councillor Ian Pottinger is asking business leaders for political accountability over a sister city relationship with China that has gone quiet. A report to the council from manager governance Michael Morris revealed Invercargill has two sister cities – Suqian in China and Kumagaya
For half a century, Recycle South has stood as a beacon of inclusion, initially known as Southland Disability Enterprises. This charitable group has profoundly impacted its staff and the local environment. On March 22nd, they celebrated their 50th anniversary, a day filled with joy and recognition f
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is currently assessing the potential to bring back the Marsden Point Oil Refinery. This move is part of the government’s broader strategy to guarantee New Zealand’s stable access to fuel. Following the refinery’s shutdown in 2022, this facility was previously cr
The New Zealand government has recently boosted the National Travel Assistance scheme by $18 million to aid thousands of cancer patients needing to travel for treatment. This decision, praised by the Cancer Society, involves significant increases in reimbursement rates for travel and accommodation,
Sanitarium is planning to stop making several of its cereal products by June 2025. The list of cereals being discontinued includes household names such as Sanitarium Muesli, Granola, Light ‘n’ Tasty, Honey Puffs, Weeties, Weet-Bix Clusters, Cluster Crisp, and Puffed Wheat. The company’s goal is to n
Invercargill City councillor Ian Pottinger is asking business leaders for political accountability over a sister city relationship with China that has gone quiet. A report to the council from manager governance Michael Morris revealed Invercargill has two sister cities – Suqian in China and Kumagaya
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
Invercargill City councillor Ian Pottinger is asking business leaders for political accountability over a sister city relationship with China that has gone quiet. A report to the council from manager governance Michael Morris revealed Invercargill has two sister cities – Suqian in China and Kumagaya
The Mataura community is working together on a solution to the disorder problems that have plagued the Mataura Library and Service Centre in recent weeks. Gore District Council Library Manager Emma Sherie took the bold step on Monday (March 25) of reducing opening hours. “Obviously that is not ideal
Briscoes or Briscoes Homeware is a retail store selling a variety of homeware at sometimes heavily discounted prices. It is comparable in size to a medium size discount department store. Many brands are exclusively imported by Briscoes, allowing for such low prices. Briscoes Homeware is the flagship
Residents of Bluecliffs, a small community in Southland, are facing serious challenges due to erosion affecting their properties. During a meeting held on Wednesday with local council and emergency management representatives, the community sought answers and solutions to the persistent erosion cause
For half a century, Recycle South has stood as a beacon of inclusion, initially known as Southland Disability Enterprises. This charitable group has profoundly impacted its staff and the local environment. On March 22nd, they celebrated their 50th anniversary, a day filled with joy and recognition f
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is currently assessing the potential to bring back the Marsden Point Oil Refinery. This move is part of the government’s broader strategy to guarantee New Zealand’s stable access to fuel. Following the refinery’s shutdown in 2022, this facility was previously cr
The New Zealand government has recently boosted the National Travel Assistance scheme by $18 million to aid thousands of cancer patients needing to travel for treatment. This decision, praised by the Cancer Society, involves significant increases in reimbursement rates for travel and accommodation,
Sanitarium is planning to stop making several of its cereal products by June 2025. The list of cereals being discontinued includes household names such as Sanitarium Muesli, Granola, Light ‘n’ Tasty, Honey Puffs, Weeties, Weet-Bix Clusters, Cluster Crisp, and Puffed Wheat. The company’s goal is to n
