Today is the big day for trotting and harness racing in NZ with the running of the IRT NZ Trotting Cup at Christchurch’s  Addington Raceway. (IRT stands for International Racehorse Transport.) IRT have instrumental in bringing some top Aussie trotters over for the race which has a stake of $600,000

Mike chats to Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark about current topics to do with council and the first Lady. Today Nobby updates progress on the museum and we review the first council meeting under his leadership. Related: Mike & About: Join Me As I Take Spin Through the Invercargill Central Carpar

Southern Institute of Technology film tutor Patrick Gillies has just submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Culture and Heritage for a 2D/3D animation studio in Invercargill. If successful, the initiative will employ a team of digital animators primarily sourced within the south, and offer job oppo

Due to a crash near Winton, State Highway 6 is closed at the intersection with Gap Road East. Please follow the directions of emergency services on-site and expect delays. Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Gap Road East and SH6, Win

Invercargill’s popular Southern Pro Wrestling are set for a huge return after a 15 month hiatus due to COVID-19! Before COVID-19 swept the world, SPW, also known as ‘’Wrestling on the Edge of the World’’ were featured on TVNZ and had regular sold out events including record breaking numbers at ILT S

Two people who have been driving forces behind Gore’s country music scene for decades have been presented with civic awards. MLT New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards convener for 23 years Philip Geary, and long-time president of the Gore Country Music Club Julie Mitchell were each recognised for their vol

Waihola Highway (State Highway 1) between Waihola and Milburn has re-opened following a fatal crash earlier today. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway. Related: Waihola Crash, One Dead, Road Clo

Phew. Just when I thought that we’d covered most things going on in Invers I come across some more. Here’s a few to be going on with. As we’ve reported, work has started on the Hawthorndale Care Village. An entrance way is being created on Tay Street while this old beauty, the Hawthorndale Scout Hal