Two separate car crashes occurred in Invercargill this morning within another of each other. The first was two-car crash happened at 10:50am at the corner of Elles Rd and Balmoral Drive. According to a police spokesman, they received reports of the accident and have dispatched authorities to the loc

UPDATED: Firefighters responded to a large fire on Branxholme-Makarewa Rd in Southland earlier today. The fire, which engulfed a large industrial building was reported around 10:30 am Thursday. Crews from Wallacetown, Winton, and Invercargill, along with tanker assistance from Otautau and Hedgehope,

A great day is planned when the Wyndham Harness Racing Club celebrate their centennial with a race meeting at Young Quinn Raceway in Wyndham on Saturday (18 March). The club has a wonderful history since being formed at a on Friday 23 May 1923. Subsequently, the first Trotting Club meeting, a non-to

There were some spectacular performances by Southland cyclists at the New Zealand Track National Championships, which took place in Invercargill from 1 to 5 March. Hosted by Cycling Southland at the SIT Zero Fees velodrome, the event brought together some 170 of the country’s top track cyclists, ran

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious crash in Gore on Saturday 11 March. The incident occurred on Main Street at around 5:40 pm. One person was seriously injured and had to be transported to the hospital. Three other people received minor injuries. At this stage, po

Check out the latest episode of 90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark! In this episode, we’re talking about something close to our hearts – art!   The big question we’re asking is: Is it time to separate art from the new Southland Museum and have a dedicated Art Centre? Mayor Nobby Cl

The On the Fly Mataura River Festival is returning for its third year on Sunday 19 March, celebrating Gore’s world-famous river with a day full of fly-fishing, delicious food, free children’s activities, and live entertainment. The event has been granted a group licence for the day, which allows any

National List MP Paul Goldsmith, who is Opposition Spokesperson for Justice, said Invercargill’s courthouse was more efficient than most he had seen around the country. Speaking to What’s on Invers founder Mike Sanford on Thursday afternoon, Paul was in town talking to business owners who had been a