One councillor called it a blessing for a scrap metal yard. It was meant to be a positive PR exercise by the Invercargill City Council for the opening of a new battery disposal site, but judging by the reaction around the room today, many were far from impressed. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell started th

It was six of the best for Daniel Jones as he and Katie Morgan successfully defended their Kepler Challenge mountain running titles in Te Anau today. Jones’ sixth straight victory saw him equal the record for most Kepler titles alongside Russell Hurring, who won six in a row from 1990 to 1995, and R

Three new lap records were set amid some exciting action at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend. Cameron Jones of Palmerston North in a turbocharged Mazda RX7 broke the OSCA Sport Saloon record as he stormed from a lap down to fifth in a handicap race, setting a new mark of 57.777 seconds. J

Penny Simmonds’ new ministerial portfolios have particular synergies with Southland, and she feels extremely privileged to be awarded those. “I want to ensure that the issues that matter to this region, including the economy, health and law and order, are put under the spotlight. I want to see South

On Saturday the Teretonga Park race meeting kicked off with a day full of surprises due to changing weather conditions. The event started under a warm and dry sky, but soon, light rain transformed the early races. The track dried up temporarily, only for steady rain to return later in the day, addin

🎥 New Episode Alert: 90 Seconds+ with Mayor Nobby Clark 🎥 🌟 In this episode: Join Mayor Nobby Clark as he delves into these exciting developments in Invercargill. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more updates straight from the heart of our city! Mike chats to Mrs Mayor. Mike chats t

Ten of the South Island’s best motor racing classes are on the programme atTeretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend. The headline act is the OSCA Super Saloons with reigning champion CameronJones of Palmerston North in his turbo charged Mazda RX7 leading animpressive field. He will face tough opp

Russell Square in Invercargill has recently become more lively with the installation of the Tunatuna portable pump track. This new addition to the city’s outdoor spaces has quickly turned into a popular spot for residents of all ages seeking fun and active experiences. Coordinated by Laura Dowling f