The Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club has left the best until last in Heritage Month with the opportunity this weekend to see their 118hp superheated Garrett Steam Engine operating. The engine is one of only three remaining in the world and if you want to see one in action then you must com
More opportunities to purchase 2024 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival tickets are available over the coming days as event organisers stagger the release of tickets to give all those keen to attend equal opportunities to access and purchase tickets. The first allocation of Festival tickets went on sale on
There has been fresh blood in the Southern Pro Wrestling team, with a new committee over the last 12 months. Leader of the Pack (K-9) Kane Bates said they were focusing on new talent and pushing the new guys – helping them get exposed to bigger crowds. Many local guys had strong support with a […]
Ten lucky Lotto players will be celebrating a midweek windfall after each winning $24,228 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday tonight’s live Lotto draw. Including a win for Te Anau ticket was purchased from Te Anau Fresh Choice. The winning Second Division tickets were sold at the following stor
Dunedin Police have located a vehicle in the search for a missing 44-year-old man. Jon was last seen on Tuesday 12 March in Dalmore, and his family have concerns for his wellbeing. The white Nissan Bluebird, previously sought by Police, was found by a member of the public on North Road. As the searc
The Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club has left the best until last in Heritage Month with the opportunity this weekend to see their 118hp superheated Garrett Steam Engine operating. The engine is one of only three remaining in the world and if you want to see one in action then you must com
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
The Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club has left the best until last in Heritage Month with the opportunity this weekend to see their 118hp superheated Garrett Steam Engine operating. The engine is one of only three remaining in the world and if you want to see one in action then you must com
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today released its FY24 interim results which show a continuation of strong earnings performance. CEO Miles Hurrell says the Co-op’s performance has been driven by higher margins and sales volumes across Fonterra’s diversified product and category mix. “I’m pleased to
Godfreys, a well-known group of companies, is closing down in Australia and New Zealand after failing to secure a buyer. The comprehensive search ended with no viable offers, forcing the business to shut down operations and start closing stores by the end of May 2024. This decision affects numerous
The Foveaux Pearls Leisure Marching team is excited to host the 31st edition of the National Leisure Marching Championship next week on Friday and Saturday in Invercargill at the ILT Stadium. Related: Historic Victory for Southland Teams at NZ Marching Championships This event, known for its emphasi
More opportunities to purchase 2024 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival tickets are available over the coming days as event organisers stagger the release of tickets to give all those keen to attend equal opportunities to access and purchase tickets. The first allocation of Festival tickets went on sale on
There has been fresh blood in the Southern Pro Wrestling team, with a new committee over the last 12 months. Leader of the Pack (K-9) Kane Bates said they were focusing on new talent and pushing the new guys – helping them get exposed to bigger crowds. Many local guys had strong support with a […]
Ten lucky Lotto players will be celebrating a midweek windfall after each winning $24,228 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday tonight’s live Lotto draw. Including a win for Te Anau ticket was purchased from Te Anau Fresh Choice. The winning Second Division tickets were sold at the following stor
Dunedin Police have located a vehicle in the search for a missing 44-year-old man. Jon was last seen on Tuesday 12 March in Dalmore, and his family have concerns for his wellbeing. The white Nissan Bluebird, previously sought by Police, was found by a member of the public on North Road. As the searc
