A Britz campervan driver shut down the Invercargill Central carpark for a whole hour at midday today, after his oversized vehicle hit the sprinkler system and sent water gushing everywhere. Shopping centre manager Kelvin Mooney said when the man initially hit the height restriction sign, he continue
Police can advise that the person unable to be located in the Waiau River earlier this afternoon has sadly been located dead near the Monowai Lake Road in Blackmount Southland. Police were alerted by his friends, that a 20-year-old Riverton man had been swept away down the river. The man was located
Bluff Hill is set to become a hotspot for adventure enthusiasts as construction begins on its latest attraction, the Bluff Hill Active Recreation Precinct. This expansive project will feature over 10km of mountain bike and walking trails catering to various skill levels. In addition to the creation
This an updated statement from Police regarding the Windsor arrest story on Sunday. Police have arrested and charged two men, both 26, following a traffic stop in Windsor, Invercargill on Sunday 8 October. Around 2:50pm police received a report of a firearm being presented following a fight at an ad
It could be good news for Invercargill City this week if the council decides to try and sell off some of its surplus land and buildings. Under the spotlight to be discussed at this week’s Infrastructure Committee meeting on Tuesday is an Esk Street carpark as well as the Levin Street carpark valued
A Britz campervan driver shut down the Invercargill Central carpark for a whole hour at midday today, after his oversized vehicle hit the sprinkler system and sent water gushing everywhere. Shopping centre manager Kelvin Mooney said when the man initially hit the height restriction sign, he continue
There is certainly no shortage of activity around Invercargill at the moment, with new stores opening, familiar names relocating and several major fit-outs well underway.
This week saw a significant milestone as Plaza SuperValue on Yarrow Street officially relaunched as FreshChoice Plaza. The refreshed supermarket marks another chapter for the
Stan Larsen spent 37 years teaching engineering at SIT. Last Wednesday, his colleagues finally said goodbye.
Larsen, who is "comfortably into my 80s", was farewelled at a staff morning tea on June 10 after retiring from the Southern Institute of Technology, where he has taught pre-trade engineering, apprentices
Invercargill's gaming lounge Orion PC's has moved out of the city centre into Windsor to better target its teenage audience.
Started by Ray Luck two years ago, the new move also offers the business a stronger footprint for its store setup, featuring two rollercoaster simulators, and
"I am more of a funeral kind of man than a wedding kind of man."
These were the opening lines of my dad's speech at my wedding — true story!
As we waited with bated breath for the speech to unfold, it was either going to be
A Britz campervan driver shut down the Invercargill Central carpark for a whole hour at midday today, after his oversized vehicle hit the sprinkler system and sent water gushing everywhere. Shopping centre manager Kelvin Mooney said when the man initially hit the height restriction sign, he continue
Raewyn Black’s extraordinary contribution to her community has been recognised with a Community Service Award. The Gropers Bush volunteer has been deeply involved in a long list of organisations and activities in Western Southland for more than 40 years. Her efforts were formally recognised when she
Invercargill City Council has set a timeline to have CCTV installed in the city centre by mid next year. Earlier this year, Council committed $1.1 million to investigate and install CCTV across the city and Bluff after requests from the community and Police. Council Group Manager Infrastructure Erin
On Wednesday, 27th September, Rugby Park witnessed an electrifying match between the Southland Stags and Bay of Plenty. In a thrilling face-off, Bay of Plenty secured a slim win with a final score of 25-23, keeping fans riveted until the very last moment. Beyond the spirited play, the evening was ma
Police can advise that the person unable to be located in the Waiau River earlier this afternoon has sadly been located dead near the Monowai Lake Road in Blackmount Southland. Police were alerted by his friends, that a 20-year-old Riverton man had been swept away down the river. The man was located
Bluff Hill is set to become a hotspot for adventure enthusiasts as construction begins on its latest attraction, the Bluff Hill Active Recreation Precinct. This expansive project will feature over 10km of mountain bike and walking trails catering to various skill levels. In addition to the creation
This an updated statement from Police regarding the Windsor arrest story on Sunday. Police have arrested and charged two men, both 26, following a traffic stop in Windsor, Invercargill on Sunday 8 October. Around 2:50pm police received a report of a firearm being presented following a fight at an ad
It could be good news for Invercargill City this week if the council decides to try and sell off some of its surplus land and buildings. Under the spotlight to be discussed at this week’s Infrastructure Committee meeting on Tuesday is an Esk Street carpark as well as the Levin Street carpark valued
