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Towering macrocarpas older than most residents, a grand gateway, and a splendid avenue. Give this description to any Invercargill resident, and most will instantly be able to tell you: you’re describing Feldwick Gates – the entranceway to our award-winning Queens Park. At a meeting of Invercargill C

Arts and heritage is back near the top of the Invercargill City Council’s agenda, after councillors agreed to back deputy Mayor Toni Biddle’s motion to fast track Southland Museum plans. Although the focus may now be on re-opening the museum rather than a major redevelopment, Toni said she was just

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched an investigation in relation to donations made to the Labour Party in 2017. In a statement, the SFO said it was conducting four investigations in relation to electoral funding, and a fifth was now before the courts. “We consider that making the current ann

Todd Muller has resigned as the National Party leader. In a statement Muller said he had taken time over the weekend to reflect on his experience over the last several weeks as leader of the opposition. “It has become clear to me that I am not the best person to be Leader of the Opposition […]

The National Agricultural Fieldays was officially opened online today (Mon) , replacing its usual opening event, normally held at Mystery Creek near Hamilton. The event, which attracted 130,000 people last year, was due to start in June but was postponed as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. New Zea

There was no reason for families to have nothing to do in Invercargill over the weekend, with ‘Love Local’ at Stadium Southland one of the new events drawing the crowds. The Stadium was filled with 86 stall holders and live music – including deputy Mayor Toni Biddle singing and playing guitar, and f

Low methane appears to be a breedable trait that does not affect economic value in sheep, and could lead to a cumulative 1 percent reduction in emissions each year, farmers have been told. AgResearch scientist Suzanne Rowe told a webinar organised by the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Resea

Southbound lane is closed – Serious crash on Queens Drive in Waikiwi, Invercargill The crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist was reported around 5pm. Early reports indicate one person has sustained serious injuries. The southbound lane is closed and diversion is in place. Motorists are advised to