James Hargest College band The Terrace has made it through to the semi-finals of the Smokefreerockquest for the first time. Made up of band members Ailin Pekar (lead singer and rhythm guitarist), Blake Humphrey (lead guitar), Jackson Jones (bass guitar), and Aiden Hosie on drums, the group released

I’m deeply concerned about the future of the Southern Institute of Technology as the Government’s mega merger structure falters. I am devastated that these so-called reforms have left the sector in a far worse position than when the Education Minister began his doomed restructuring plan three years

Emergency services are responding to a crash on Gore Street Bluff involving a vehicle and two pedestrians. Police were alerted to the crash just after 1:30pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. Traffic management will be in place while emergency services attend the scene. Motori

It’s here and open, stage 1 at least of Invercargill Central. Today’s opening marks a significant milestone in the multi, multi million dollar project that will transform the centre of down town Invers. To set the scene, picture lots of feverish activity by the many retailers that opened their doors

The Bronze Connection has a new owner and with it a new change of direction. Hair stylist Annie Paterson has decided to take over the iconic Southland business from Wendy Findlay, who has owned the business since 2004. The sunbeds are gone but the hair side of the business remains – Annie has decide

Four days of non-stop gymnastics has ended in Invercargill on Saturday. In aerobics, rhythmic, mens’ and women’s artistic, and trampoline gymnastics, forty-three prize givings have seen more than 1,500 medals awarded across 230-odd events within the championships. Though amongst all those medals, wa

A successful joint operation by NZ Police and Customs has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of methamphetamine and an arrest for importation. Half-a-kilogram of methamphetamine was concealed within a box of Lego from the USA and intercepted by Customs at the border with an estimated

Get ready to dust off the retro threads and transport yourself to a golden age in Kiwi motorsport: the George Begg Festival is returning to Invercargill. The inaugural event was held in February 2020; following a brief pandemic-induced hiatus, it is set to return to the south from 30 March – 2 April