With a focus on complementing the existing space, an innovative concept has been unveiled for Invercargill’s Wachner Place. ILT chief executive Chris Ramsay said the proposed container bar development was designed to create an inclusive environment for the community. “The vision has continued to evo

A Gore farmer who has always wanted to learn more about her Scottish heritage will finally get the chance in June. Bridget Henderson, 25, is this year’s recipient of the NZ Young Farmers exchange with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers. The highly sought-after trip is a dream come true for th

Community is the theme of this year’s 151 st Southland A&P Show, with a new community stage set to be the major attraction. Renowned for a day where country comes to town, a focus of this year’s committee has been involving the local community. Southland A & P show president Paula Bell says A&P Show

The SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks have landed a big fish to aide in its New Zealand National Basketball League title defence. Melbourne United and Australian shooting guard Mitch McCarron will join the Sharks in 2019 for the Sal’s NBL which tips off next month. McCarron has been a revelation for Me

Ryal Bush Transport Ltd has been involved in many of our city’s major demolition and building projects; the Stadium collapse, redevelopment of our Airport, the new Kmart project, and the former Library building on Don Street to name a few. Now, under the leadership of Project Manager Russell Clousto

Southland water enthusiasts are urged to be vigilant about keeping their equipment clean, in an effort to prevent freshwater pests, like lake snow from spreading to more of the region’s waterways. Recent samples from one of Meridian’s Manapouri Power Station cooling water units tested positive for t

After a promising start, the opening day of the UCI Track World Championships proved a disappointment for the Vantage Elite New Zealand team in Poland. The New Zealand men’s sprint team impressed to be third fastest in qualifying in 43.388s but they could not find the same level of execution in the

Hi there team, how have you all been coping with the changeable weather this week. Certainly a shock to the system. We wind up The Sounds Of Summer with this cracker from REM. A good band in their day. Whatever happened to them, are they still going? A special shout out to to everyone getting […]