Environment Southland has welcomed a decision by the Environmental Protection Authority to approve the release of Blaptea elguetai, a leaf-feeding beetle that will help control the invasive Chilean flame creeper. The approval is seen as an important step in tackling one of the region’s most aggressive pest plants. Chilean

Come along and grab a bargain while supporting an amazing cause 🙌 📅 Saturday 28 February ⏰ 10am – 2pm 📍 Centrepoint Liquorland 252 Dee Street, Invercargill ✨ What’s happening: 🧸 Quality 2nd-hand goods 🧁 Baking & treats 🎨 Face painting 💇 Funky hairstyles 🌭 Sausage sizzle ➕ And much more! 💜 All funds raised go towards supporting the Cancer Society Relay

There are always interesting stories to be found at the Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park in Invercargill, and one name that shone like a beacon from the entry list this year was Grant Walker of Melbourne, entered in both the Formula Junior and Formula Libre categories. It

The annual Placemakers Scooter Challenge is back in March, but this year organisers have changed the route slightly and opened it up to more riders. Now in its 9th year, the fundraiser will be donating to the Grace Street Project, and starts at Teretonga on March 21 - finishing in

Southern District Police are urging rural residents in Clutha and Gore to remain alert following a rise in burglaries across farming areas. Several incidents are currently under investigation in the heart of Southland, where offenders have been targeting fuel supplies and valuable farm equipment. Police say the recent spike has

Significant and necessary roadworks on part of State Highway 99 in Southland will mean 24/7 closures over about two weeks, followed by lesser traffic restrictions, which road users are encouraged to plan for.  The 1.3km section of SH99/Wallacetown-Lorneville Road, between the intersections of Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Road and

Close finishes were prevalent throughout two days of motor racing action at the Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park over the weekend. Saturday’s races were held in dry conditions while there was some rain on Sunday morning before track conditions dried again. As well as two days

Firefighter strike action, community fundraising, cultural festival planning, council discussions and regional funding announcements have all shaped the local news agenda this week. Here’s a look back at the headlines featured on whatsoninvers.nz — Invercargill and Southland’s Live and Local News — and More! 24/7. What. When. Where.