Golfers and fans of the great game are in for a treat this weekend. Arguably one of the finest golfers New Zealand has produced, Sir Bob Charles will be playing a round at the Invercargill Golf Club this Sunday afternoon. Sir Bob is playing in a 4 ball better ball tournament. It’s 60 years since […]

Update: 2:50pm The Riverton-Wallacetown Highway (SH 99) has re-opened Riverton-Wallacetown Highway closed following serious crash The Riverton-Wallacetown Highway (SH 99) is currently closed following a serious crash last night. The road will be closed this morning while the Serious Crash Unit atten

SH99 WRIGHT’S BUSH, SOUTHLAND – CRASH – 7:05AM The road remains CLOSED between Waimatuku Bush Rd & Argyle-Otahuti Rd, due to a prior crash. Eastbound to detour via Waimatuku Flat Rd & Argyle-Otahuti Rd onto SH99 & reverse for westbound. Next update by mid-day. A serious two-vehicle crash around 9:55

Gale northwest to southwest winds for parts of southern and central New Zealand today A deep low just south of Fiordland is moving slowly eastwards today and its associated cold front moves northeast over the country. This low pressure system is expected to bring gale northwest to southwest winds to

Southland teenager Cormac Buchanan has made history as the first New Zealand rider to be selected in the prestigious Red Bull Rookies Cup. Buchanan, 14, is one of nine new riders from around the world invited to join the elite road racing programme for 2021. A total of 26 riders from 16 countries wi

Awarua Synergy has grown into a significant employer — as part of a growing insulation industry offering young Southlanders a new trade-based career path. As they mark their 15th anniversary this month (November), the team at the Invercargill- based hapu/marae-owned enterprise are reflecting on the

South City will come alive tomorrow night for the 6th annual street party. Organised by the community-led organisation South Alive, this year’s event will have a strong Christmas focus, with the event being held a month later than usual. Community development and operational manager Julz Orr said th

Police were called to the intersection of Conon Street and Tweed Street. When a man had been seriously injured following an assault. The man has been taken to hospital and Police have traffic management in place. Police are currently making area enquiries to locate the offender.