Bluff dog owners can now enjoy exercising their pet off-lead at Ocean Beach Reserve. As a result of changes to the Invercargill City Council Dog Control Bylaw, Ocean Beach reserve has been designated as an area where dogs can be off-lead, but still must be under their owner’s voice control. Council
The 88th Stonewood Homes Gore to Invercargill road cycling classic was raced in perfect conditions on Saturday with a small but competitive and in-form field in the open handicapped grade. The early pace was put on by Erin Criglington who was able to capitalise on her efforts taking out both the Tut
The man who without question did the most to transform Invers in recent years has passed on. Ray Harper QSM, QSO died at the end of last week blowing full time on a decades long career of running his own highly successful building business and of service to the wider community. Ray’s contribution to
Hi all and welcome to the second week of April. Easter next week, yay!!! For this month’s Mal’s Music Memory with Little Fire Music Works, why not feature a few songs with April in the title, or elsewhere? What better way to start than with this true Kiwi Classic, Dragon’s April Sun In Cuba. 42 […]
Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker says the Clutha community wants 24/7 staffing of the Balclutha Police Station, as more than 1000 people have already signed his petition. Last month, Mr Walker launched his petition to reinstate 24/7 staffing of the Balclutha Police Station after concerns there have
Bluff dog owners can now enjoy exercising their pet off-lead at Ocean Beach Reserve. As a result of changes to the Invercargill City Council Dog Control Bylaw, Ocean Beach reserve has been designated as an area where dogs can be off-lead, but still must be under their owner’s voice control. Council
The Shakespeare in the Park Charitable Trust is calling for local actors to be (or not to be) at auditions for the 2027 season of Hamlet this weekend.
Auditions for a ten-performer ensemble will run on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 4pm to 6pm at Whare Taupua on Forth St.
A new-look Southerner Express breezed into Invercargill railway station yesterday afternoon at the end of a two-day promotional run from Christchurch.
Local dignitaries and invited guests saw the new layout for the first time last night during a return trip to Bluff.
The revamped servicer operated on an existing timetable,
Southland business leaders have thrown their support behind the $3.5 billion data centre at Makarewa.
Southland Mayor Rob Scott and the Southland Business Chamber are excited about the new Datagrid development, and the opportunities it will bring to the region.
Former Mayor of Invercargill Nobby Clark backed it from
Invercargill is getting its own international undersea cable — the first to land anywhere in the South Island.
Datagrid New Zealand has signed contracts with Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) and OMS Group to build the Tasman Ring Network, a 2,300 km optical submarine cable running between Invercargill and Melbourne. ASN
Stags Day is on Saturday — the 250th game between Southland and Otago at Rugby Park, and every pub in town is falling in behind it. King Kapisi & Friends headline The Shack from 6:30pm. Waxy's, Speight's and Ascot Sports Bar are locking down the after-parties,
ILT proudly celebrated its annual ILT Excellence Awards last week, recognising the dedication and achievements of teams across its diverse portfolio of 23 businesses and 37 brands.
The Supreme Award was presented to The Langlands, an accolade selected by ILT's executive team from among all category winners. This
Bluff dog owners can now enjoy exercising their pet off-lead at Ocean Beach Reserve. As a result of changes to the Invercargill City Council Dog Control Bylaw, Ocean Beach reserve has been designated as an area where dogs can be off-lead, but still must be under their owner’s voice control. Council
Invercargill student Aimee Paterson isn’t one to shy away from a challenge – especially if it involves agriculture. The 16-year-old has helped spearhead a food-focused educational project at Southland Girls’ High School. Aimee’s one of a handful of TeenAg members who teamed up with teachers to teach
It was New Zealand’s most appropriate nickname. Now it is part of his job description. The man known as “Chief,” Alex Pledger, will lead the SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks during this year’s Sal’s NZ National Basketball League after Head Coach Judd Flavell announced the decision at the conclusion of
New Zealand racing driver Brendon Leitch enjoyed a solid debut in Asia over the weekend, despite undertaking a busy programme racing in both a Lamborghini Huracán and an F3 single seater. Leitch’s incredible weekend at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia saw him compete in both the Formula 3 Asian Champi
The 88th Stonewood Homes Gore to Invercargill road cycling classic was raced in perfect conditions on Saturday with a small but competitive and in-form field in the open handicapped grade. The early pace was put on by Erin Criglington who was able to capitalise on her efforts taking out both the Tut
The man who without question did the most to transform Invers in recent years has passed on. Ray Harper QSM, QSO died at the end of last week blowing full time on a decades long career of running his own highly successful building business and of service to the wider community. Ray’s contribution to
Hi all and welcome to the second week of April. Easter next week, yay!!! For this month’s Mal’s Music Memory with Little Fire Music Works, why not feature a few songs with April in the title, or elsewhere? What better way to start than with this true Kiwi Classic, Dragon’s April Sun In Cuba. 42 […]
Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker says the Clutha community wants 24/7 staffing of the Balclutha Police Station, as more than 1000 people have already signed his petition. Last month, Mr Walker launched his petition to reinstate 24/7 staffing of the Balclutha Police Station after concerns there have
