A report from the Invercargill City Council has revealed the estimated cost of last month’s severe storm, with more than $2.39 million already spent or committed as of mid-November. The storm, which struck on October 23, brought widespread destruction, toppling trees, damaging homes, and cutting power to thousands.

The Southland Junior Adventure Race for Year 7-10s took place last week over two days with  210 Southland Sec Schools and Primary teams competing from across Southland. The Adventure race consists of 3 disciplines - kayaking /orienteering and mountain biking with teams of four navigating a set course at Oreti

Family Works Southland has launched its annual Christmas Gift Appeal again, to support families who are struggling to make ends meet. Running until December 5, the team are always blown away by the positive response from the community. Manager Irene Te Koeti said they continued to see the effects that

Southland has farewelled several well-known and much-loved figures over recent months, each leaving behind a legacy woven into the fabric of our community. From broadcasting and the arts to retail, racing and grassroots industry, these individuals helped shape the character of Invercargill and the wider region. JOHN HUSBAND The most

Invercargill came alive with vibrant colours, dance, and community spirit as Diwali 2025 lit up ILT Stadium in one of the city’s most lively cultural celebrations to date. Organised by the Indian Community Southland Inc. (Reg. Charity), the event ran from 11am to 5pm and drew record crowds from

Southland is gearing up to host its largest top-level drift event ever, as 56 teams descend on Invercargill for the opening round of the 2025–26 D1NZ National Drifting Championship at Teretonga Park Raceway. From 21–23 November, the world’s southernmost FIA-recognised race circuit will roar into life with

Three people have appeared in court on a range of drug-related charges following a major Police operation in Invercargill. Operation Mist, led by Southland Police’s Organised Crime Group, came to a close on 6 and 7 September 2025. The planned operation aimed to disrupt the sale and supply of

At its first full meeting of the new triennium, Environment Southland confirmed its committee structure and appointed chairs and members. Chairman Jeremy McPhail had already been elected at the October inaugural meeting. The organisation will retain the previous committee structure with one key change—renaming the Regional Services Committee to