The highway is now fully open. November 28, 10am – Highway partially reopens after fire. State Highway 96 near Mataura has reopened to one lane of traffic following a nearby vegetation fire yesterday. The road remained closed overnight for firefighters to ensure the blaze was contained. The section of SH96 between

Focus Technology Group has taken home the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Grand Business South Awards, a recognition made all the more special by being voted for entirely by the public. The IT services provider was also named a finalist in the Excellence in Customer Experience category, underlining

Invercargill’s main swimming complex, Splash Palace, has recorded more faecal contamination incidents in 2025 than in the entire previous year — and there are still two months to go. As of 31 October, there had been 30 incidents of what staff refer to as "code browns", resulting in

The 2025 Bachelor of Screen Arts Showcase was held last week at Te Rau o te Huia, highlighting the best of the year’s work from SIT’s creative students. The multi-faceted event brought together concept art, animation, film, and game design on the one day for the ‘last hurrah’

* Government reveals plan to simplify local councils and boost decision-making through new structures * Mayors could replace regional councillors under a new collaborative regional board model * Public consultation on reforms is open now, with final proposal expected by March 2026 The Government has outlined a major shake-up of local government, revealing

Police investigating the death of Jock David Grant Davies., who died in a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island, have arrested one person. A 39-year-old Ashburton man is to appear in the Invercargill District Court on 16 December 2025 on a charge of careless use of a firearm causing

Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds said it was significant to have the Minister of Agriculture and Trade Todd McClay in our province today. “It’s been a great opportunity for the minister to meet with farmers and rural businesses to understand their needs and hear their concerns. “The rural sector is

Invercargill Airport is set to begin a major runway upgrade in mid-January 2026, aimed at strengthening the safety and long-term resilience of its air services. The project is part of a regular 15-year renewal cycle and will help future-proof the region’s critical air transport links. To reduce disruption to