What's On Invers – Invercargill & Southland News

Phew, Oh Boy, Oh Man…….what a week it’s been. And this truly is a time when we just don’t know what is going to happen next. But if we all keep calm, hold our breath, keep up with the social distancing we should all pull through this. So in light of what is going on […]

With fantastic weather and a decent crowd, the yearly Steampunk Teapot Racing event presented by What’s On Invers, held on Sunday near the band rotunda in Queens Park was deemed a success. Lots of fun for all ages. Eight entrants were ready and waiting at 2pm for the event to kick off, with an excit

Athletes representing a wide range of sports have been selected for Academy Southland’s 2020 Foundation Year. Academy Southland runs a two-year programme for Southland athletes aspiring to represent New Zealand on the international stage. The programme provides support with mental skills, nutrition,

Fonterra has reported a $501 million half-year profit on lower costs and improved revenue. Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell makes statements at the release of the co-operative’s annual results. The result compares to a profit of $72m the previous year. The co-operative’s underlying profit was

The government will provide up to $900 million in loans to Air New Zealand to cushion the impact of the Covid-19 virus. The airline will be able to call on the loan if its cash reserves fall below certain levels over the next two years. The government will have the ability to turn the loan […]

The Southland Chamber of Commerce chairman Neil McAra has identified himself as the first case of Covid-19 in Southland. The Southern District Health Board last night issued a list of places Mr McAra had been, where there was a low risk others could have contracted Covid-19 by coming into contact wi

Just a nose separated two of the most consistent pacers in Southland, Triroyale Brigade and Nota Bene Denario, in today’s MLT Three Rivers Hotel Wyndham Cup. Both deserved the spoils, but it was the Nathan Williamson trained Triroyale Brigade that claimed the $9,150 winning stake. “He tries all the

The Colac Bay Surf Classic, the biggest event on the Southland Boardriders Association calendar, which was to take place this weekend is the latest event in the south to be disrupted by the COVID 19 virus. The Southland Boardriders Association has made the decision to postpone the event based on fur