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

Update – road re-opens following fatal crash, Waihola Highway” 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 th

Southland’s Josh Burnett has become the first local rider since 1994 to win the Tour of Southland. Burnett (Creation Signs-MitoQ) started the final 77km stage from Winton to Invercargill with a 43sec advantage over Australian Carter Bettles (ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast), with leading under 23 ride

Southland’s Josh Burnett has claimed victory in the penultimate stage of the 2022 Tour of Southland to put himself on the verge of a historic win in his home race. Just 77km now stands between Burnett and a win which would see him become the first Southlander to win New Zealand’s most prestigious st

Two business’s that have a significant  presence in Invers are marking major milestones this weekend. Automotive parts company Repco are celebrating 100 years in the automotive game and still going strong. Repco started in a tin shed in Collingwood Australia and grew in to the Replacement Parts Comp

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has added an international element to its preseason preparation in the form of the New South Wales Swifts. The southern franchise will host their Australian counterparts from 4-7 February at ILT Stadium Southland, along with the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse. Boastin