A first in New Zealand for the Southern DHB. This with the delivery of a new MRI magnet unit at the Invercargill Hospital on Saturday morning. The new magnet is part of a new $1.5m MRI and replaces an 18 year old unit. Brendon Clifford, project manager for supplier Philips told whatsoninvers that th

The Southland Motorcycle Club (SMCC) kicked off its road racing season with round one of the Southland Cup on Sunday. Photos by  Vanessa Adcock Photography. Local competitors have every reason to be enthusiastic about the racing season ahead. The club has joined forces with Motorcycling Canterbury t

Innovative spaces for children, lots of natural lighting and safe parking are among the ideas for Gore’s new library and redeveloped James Cumming Wing. A wide range of ideas and issues have been put forward over the last couple of weeks as the Gore District Council asked people for their aspiration

Toyota is trying to track down the lead actors from a series of 1980s TV ads that featured Barry Crump and his city slicker sidekick Lloyd ‘Scotty’ Scott careering cross-country in a ute. The TV commercials were for the Hilux, and now the company wants to find the two original bush-bashing river-run

Powerball is on a winning streak with one lucky Powerball player from Auckland taking home $4 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The $4,200,000 million prize is made up of $4 million from Powerball First Division and $200,000 from Lotto First Division. The winning ti

Police are responding to a report of a crash in Lorneville in Southland. The crash involving a car and motorbike on Lorne Dacre Road was reported around 3.10pm. Initial reports indicate one person has sustained moderate injuries. The west bound lane was initially blocked but the road is clear now. A

Investigations are under way after a dog was found running properties in Gore with an arrow through its head and bleeding profusely earlier this week. Furever Homes chair Donna Keil says Lou tried desperately to get the arrow out breaking the tip and was seen by several members of the public who wer

In the year 1984, long synonymous with the George Orwell novel “1984” – the world was wondering what year it would be? Los Angeles was hosting the 1984 Summer Olympics gave us a reason for optimism, while Apple’s commercial “1984” boldly landed during the Super Bowl. Weird History is going back to t