Don Frew has been elected to the Ōraka Aparima Community Board following the Southland District Council by-election that closed at midday on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. Final results show Frew received 443 votes, ahead of Mel Heddershaw (Independent) with 151, Marina Seager with 150, and Nick Kiddey with 76. There

Unseasonal summer weather across Southland has contributed to higher demand throughout the water and wastewater distribution networks. The Invercargill City Council Three Waters team told the Water Committee today that staff working hard behind the scenes to keep the network operating, were the ‘unsung heroes’ of the city. Throughout January,

Invercargill residents are being invited to help themselves to fresh fruit and vegetables growing in local parks as part of Parks Week 2026 celebrations. With the main growing season drawing to a close, several vegetable gardens across the city are now ready for harvest. Invercargill City Council Manager Parks and

New Zealand grand prix racer Cormac Buchanan has taken plenty of positives from a bittersweet start to the Moto3 World Championship season in Thailand on Sunday. The Southland teenager showed clear progress from last year, turning pre-season momentum into immediate competitiveness from the opening practice sessions. Working closely with his

Drivers across Southland are being urged to plan ahead as state highway and council roadworks continue across the region. A significant closure remains in place on SH99 at Wallacetown for culvert strengthening. The highway is fully closed from 6.30am on 23 February until 7pm on 9 March. All vehicles,

Rugby Southland has launched a new application process inviting charities across the region to apply to become its official Charity Partner. The initiative aims to connect the power and profile of rugby with community organisations making a real difference in Southland. The successful organisation, or organisations, will work alongside Rugby

Work is well underway towards building St John’s new Southland District Headquarters in Invercargill. Operations manager Cary Grant said the new space will give people somewhere they can actually regroup, relax and recharge after a busy shift. The multi-million dollar station will also serve as a base for multiple

Two Lotto players from Thames and Invercargill have each won $500,000 in Lotto First Division during tonight’s live draw. Rearview Mirror - A Look Back At The Weeks News That WasA week of community news from the Southern Scooter challenge, St John playhouse fundraiser for their new Invercargill