Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says she is shocked and saddened at the proposed closure of the city’s iconic Southland department store H & J Smith, which reflects broader economic concerns in the province. “This news aligns with the warnings Southlanders have heard for months, that rampant inflatio

Thousands of people watched online and the public gallery at the Gore District Council was filled with supporters of Mayor Ben Bell today, who clapped and cheered when a motion to try and remove him failed to cross the line. There was meant to be a vote of no confidence in the Mayor but when […]

Join me as I chat with Invercargill City Councillor Ian “Rangi” Pottinger, also known as Recycle Rangi, in this informative and eye-opening interview. In our discussion, we cover various topics including the six months into the new council, city upgrade, and recycling. As the chair of the council in

Splash Palace is getting some extra attention by the Invercargill City Council, after a vocal meeting by concerned members of the community raising about the changing rooms. Invercargill media and the council staff got a surprise when they arrived at the Southalive Pod meeting room last Thursday, to

One of the strongest finalist lineups in the 70-year history of the ILT Southland Sports Awards has been unveiled. Commonwealth Games golds, world championship medals and historic national titles feature across the eight categories which have been confirmed to date. The ILT Southland Sports Awards w

H&J Smith department stores will no longer be open from November 18, after more than a century in business.  The H&J Smith Group (HJSG) announced its proposal to call time on its long running Department Store business, and staff were told yesterday – including 220 in Invercargill. The news comes jus

Gore district councillors will ask for ministerial intervention and try and pass a vote of no confidence to remove Ben Bell as Mayor on Tuesday afternoon. Related: Huge Support Today For Gore Mayor Ben Bell

Guided by an almost perfect shooting performance by Maia Wilson, the Robinhood Stars have taken a stride closer to the ANZ Premiership Finals Series with a 58-47 victory over the winless Ascot Park Hotel Steel in Invercargill. Wilson continued to produce a career-best shooting this season with a 98