Nelson businessman Gaire Thompson has purchased the SIT Arcade and is hoping some new tenants will give the mall a bit of a lift. A key CBD location that links Invercargill Central’s new city block development on Esk St with the Langlands Hotel, Gaire said, when contacted, as a property owner of 33

Ten lucky Lotto players will be toasting a special win after each winning $25,153 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. One lucky player also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $39,475. The winning Powerball Second Division ticket was sold on MyLotto to

Southland’s voice in Parliament just got a little stronger today, as Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds moves up the party ranks. “National leader Christopher Luxon announced the party’s refreshed caucus line-up ahead of election 2023 today, with Simmonds gaining a new ranking in the 20th spot. “Elected

Chris Hipkins is set to become the next Prime Minister of New Zealand after being the sole nominee for the Labour Party leadership. He has been a high-profile minister in the current Labour government, holding significant portfolios such as Education, Health, Covid-19 Response, and Police. The Labou

An Auckland couple was left reeling after finding out their Lotto ticket, bought on a whim with some leftover change, had won them $23.5 million. The Auckland couple, who wish to remain anonymous, are not regular players, but on a quick trip to the shops on Wednesday (18 January) decided to pick up

This weekend’s (20-22 January) second Super Sprint MotorSport New Zealand Championship event brings international drivers back to Invercargill’s Teretonga Park and joining them is Hayden Paddon and Emma Gilmour. Featuring a return of the Toyota FT-60 wings and slicks cars and drivers contesting the

Southland motorsport fans have a chance to see a return of top-level motor racing at Teretonga 20-22 January when the Super Sprint MotorSport New Zealand Championship touches down. It will be a return of the Toyota FT-60 wings and slicks cars race at the track – the distinctive safety halo being a f

Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, in an emotional speech where she held back tears, this afternoon. Her resignation will take effect on the appointment of a new Prime Minister, and a caucus vote to elect a new Party Leader will occur in