As JB Hi-Fi gears up for the grand opening of its Invercargill store, the excitement is palpable, with the event promising an extraordinary mix of live music, exceptional deals, and a lively atmosphere. Scheduled for 5-6pm, Thursday, 15 February, the celebration is set to offer an unforgettable expe
A 29-year-old sheep, beef and arable farmer is one step closer to taking out one of New Zealand’s most prestigious farming awards after being crowned the Season 56 Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Zac Thomas was announced as the Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday e
There is just one round to go in the 2024 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship and seventeen-year-old Southland driver Alex Crosbie sits sixth in the points after the action at Euromarque Motorsport Park, Ruapuna in Christchurch at the weekend. Crosbie qualified sixth fastest for the
The 18th edition of the MLT Moonshine Trail was a success despite the damp conditions on Saturday (Feb 10). Based in the beautiful surrounds of Dolamore Park, near Gore, the mountainbike and offroad running/walking event also includes once-a-year access to seven private properties and the famous Hok
Hospice Southland has an extra $30,000 to put towards its free palliative care service, thanks to its recent Summer Holiday raffle. Joanne Geeson was the lucky recipient of the $6000 prize hamper, that featured a variety of prizes that she can share with all of her family. A whopping 9000 tickets we
As JB Hi-Fi gears up for the grand opening of its Invercargill store, the excitement is palpable, with the event promising an extraordinary mix of live music, exceptional deals, and a lively atmosphere. Scheduled for 5-6pm, Thursday, 15 February, the celebration is set to offer an unforgettable expe
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
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,
As JB Hi-Fi gears up for the grand opening of its Invercargill store, the excitement is palpable, with the event promising an extraordinary mix of live music, exceptional deals, and a lively atmosphere. Scheduled for 5-6pm, Thursday, 15 February, the celebration is set to offer an unforgettable expe
It’s back to school and back to basics for Southland students returning to the classroom for 2024, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “Southland primary and intermediate students, in years 0 – 8, who are returning to school this week will be taught reading, writing and maths for an average of one
Groundswell NZ will continue to be a watchdog for farmers around the country and is waiting to see what unfolds in the first 100 days that the National Party is in power. Co-founder Bryce McKenzie spoke on a podcast recently saying that its relationship with Federated Farmers was stronger than ever,
Police investigating a fatal crash in Invercargill on Monday want to speak with any witnesses to the crash. Related: Serious Crash, Bluff Highway, Greenhills, Invercargill The crash occurred on the Bluff Highway, just south of Omaui Road, about 12:30pm. Police would like to speak to anyone who witne
A 29-year-old sheep, beef and arable farmer is one step closer to taking out one of New Zealand’s most prestigious farming awards after being crowned the Season 56 Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Zac Thomas was announced as the Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday e
There is just one round to go in the 2024 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship and seventeen-year-old Southland driver Alex Crosbie sits sixth in the points after the action at Euromarque Motorsport Park, Ruapuna in Christchurch at the weekend. Crosbie qualified sixth fastest for the
The 18th edition of the MLT Moonshine Trail was a success despite the damp conditions on Saturday (Feb 10). Based in the beautiful surrounds of Dolamore Park, near Gore, the mountainbike and offroad running/walking event also includes once-a-year access to seven private properties and the famous Hok
Hospice Southland has an extra $30,000 to put towards its free palliative care service, thanks to its recent Summer Holiday raffle. Joanne Geeson was the lucky recipient of the $6000 prize hamper, that featured a variety of prizes that she can share with all of her family. A whopping 9000 tickets we
