The KidsTRY is back for 2024 and this year’s theme is to Dream big and dare to try. That is what KidsTRY is all about – getting out there, testing yourself and giving it a go. Run by the Southland Tri Club this event sees around 300 children from all over Southland swim, scooter or […]
In this interview, we sit down with Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell to talk about his recent announcement to run for mayor in the October 2025 local council elections. Deputy Mayor Campbell shares his ideas for the city’s future, what he hopes to achieve if elected, and his approach to the challenges our
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 KidsTRY is back for 2024 and this year’s theme is to Dream big and dare to try. That is what KidsTRY is all about – getting out there, testing yourself and giving it a go. Run by the Southland Tri Club this event sees around 300 children from all over Southland swim, scooter or […]
More than 13,000 caps. One good cause. And a pop-up shop that's probably unlike anything Invercargill Central has hosted before.
The Rotary Club of Invercargill Charitable Trust has been gifted an enormous collection of caps from an estate — 13,000-plus of them — and rather than let them
PowerNet has been named Energy Distributor of the Year at the 2026 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards — recognition built on one of the worst weeks in the company's history.
The award was presented in Wellington on August 19, honouring PowerNet's response to the October 2025 wind
Invercargill's building consent process is getting a new online home from September 14, when council switches from its current platform, Simpli, to a system called Objective Build.
The change affects anyone applying for a building consent — builders, architects, designers, homeowners. Objective Build was developed after engagement with more
Friday is Daffodil Day — throw on your brightest yellow and back the Cancer Society. Waxy's is leading the charge with Jet Set live from 9pm, Saturday's the big night — Battle of the Bands at Speight's Ale House with Triple Shot going head-to-head with Euphoria.
I'm Katie, and I'm MAD, M-A-D.
I mean, I have self-diagnosed Mother's Attention Deficit. More specifically, a unique and rare branch called CAD — Cooking Attention Deficit.
Because of my condition, I've been almost entirely banned from the kitchen. The task causes procrastination
The KidsTRY is back for 2024 and this year’s theme is to Dream big and dare to try. That is what KidsTRY is all about – getting out there, testing yourself and giving it a go. Run by the Southland Tri Club this event sees around 300 children from all over Southland swim, scooter or […]
A major investigation into New Zealand’s personal banking by the Commerce Commission has found that the big banks are not competing enough, which is bad for customers. The study showed that the big four banks – ANZ, ASB, BNZ, and Westpac – are making lots of profit but aren’t innovating or investing
Tokanui turned out to honour the staggering service of Sandra Earwaker. Mrs. Earwaker is a tireless and passionate advocate for her community and has been heavily involved behind the scenes in nearly every aspect of life in her area for many years. She continues to lead the way in working to make he
A rail car not seen before in the south visited the region today (Wednesday 20th March) and will be staying the night in Invercargill. The Standard rail car is coming to Invercargill part of a South Island excursion. The Standard , owned and operated by the Pahiatua RailCar Society was a model proud
In this interview, we sit down with Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell to talk about his recent announcement to run for mayor in the October 2025 local council elections. Deputy Mayor Campbell shares his ideas for the city’s future, what he hopes to achieve if elected, and his approach to the challenges our
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
