Many more people will turn to their credit card to pay for Christmas this year, a new survey of 1,020 Kiwi adults reveals. Banked’s Christmas Spending Survey 2023 found that over a third (34%) of New Zealanders will use a credit card as the main way they will pay for Christmas 2023 — up 14% from 20%

In an awe-inspiring display of perseverance and strength, Hannah Pascoe, a resilient blind cyclist, has successfully completed a monumental cycling journey across New Zealand. Setting off from Cape Reinga on November 8, 2023, Pascoe concluded her extraordinary trek in Bluff on November 26, amidst an

Invercargill welcomes its new Group Manager Community Spaces and Places, Rex Capil, who will assume his role from today (Monday 27th). Bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Gore District Council as Deputy Chief Executive and General Manager Community Lifestyle Services, Capil ha

Rudolph the red-nose reindeer will be leading Santa’s sleigh to a new home at Southland Hospital this festive season. Related: Southland Santa Parade Delights Thousands Of Families With New Route And New Floats Watch: H&J Smith Final Walk Through & Closing Thanks to the wonderful generosity of the S

90 Seconds+ with Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark. Today we chat about the new coalition Government announced this morning and the city council to vote on renaming the Invercargill airport terminal Sir Tim Shadbolt Airport Terminal.

Marching Southland is gearing up to host the South Island champs in early December for the first time since 2017. Publicity officer Sheree Hall said seven strong teams from Southland amongst 27 total from around New Zealand would be taking part in the event on December 10. Held at Stadium Southland,

It’s almost a bit like Santa’s workshop at the Southland Woodworkers Guild at this time of year, with members getting ready for their annual exhibition that started last Saturday (18th November) and is on now. Now on at the Mary Street clubrooms, a group of 75 members has everything from rocking hor

The Southland Santa Parade is back this Saturday, (November 25) with a new route and a new mystery float. The parade will start at 1pm on Gala Street and loop around Dee Street, using both sides of the street. The organisers ask the spectators to stay on one side and not cross the road, to […]