The Invercargill City Council’s Director of Finance and Corporate Services Dean Johnston has resigned, having decided after 15 years in Local Government that it is time for a change, Chief Executive Clare Hadley announced today. “Dean has been responsible for driving a number of major projects at Co
It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Month and all Southern women who are due, overdue, or who have never had a smear test are urged to get tested. During Cervical Screening Awareness Month, the DHB is encouraging women to bring a friend along, book a back-to-back ‘buddy’ appointment and support each o
There are fears for the harness racing industry after the police raided stables at 11 properties from Invercargill to Manawatu yesterday, 18 months after opening an investigation into race-fixing. Stock photo Stock photo Photo: 123rf Seven people have been charged in relation to the investigation. P
Get the full story behind the creation of the amazing real-size LEGO Technic version of the Bugatti Chiron. Learn how the engineers and the designers overcame challenge after challenge to recreate the real Chiron – and make it drive using only LEGO Power Function motors! Source: Youtube
On Mal’s Music Memory we jump into September with some one hit wonders. So with Little Fire Music Works on Dee St check this one hit wonder the story of the Chevy Van. Written and performed by Sammy Johns…had this huge hit in the early 70’s then he seemed to vanish without trace. And while […]
The Invercargill City Council’s Director of Finance and Corporate Services Dean Johnston has resigned, having decided after 15 years in Local Government that it is time for a change, Chief Executive Clare Hadley announced today. “Dean has been responsible for driving a number of major projects at Co
ACT wants disruptive students removed from classrooms — and is proposing a law to make it happen.
ACT candidate Paul Henry announced the policy on Sunday, pitching it as straightforward: if a student disrupts the class and won't stop, the teacher directs them out. Refuse, and consequences follow.
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Twelve Southland businesses are in the running for this year's export awards, with the 2026 finalists announced across three categories.
Export Southland chair Jamie May said the applications showed what the region's export community is actually capable of.
"Southland businesses have never let distance limit
A Winton-raised military chaplain has been recognised for building a support system for SAS families that the New Zealand Defence Force has now adopted across its operations.
Chaplain Class 3 Rich Lander received a Chief of Army Commendation in Auckland last week, following four years attached to the 1st New
Some kids at Invercargill Middle School now wait to see if their favourite resident is available before they'll start reading. That's not a bad outcome for a literacy programme.
Enliven Southland has launched a pilot initiative — Enliven Literacy with Legends — pairing Walmsley House care home residents
The Invercargill City Council’s Director of Finance and Corporate Services Dean Johnston has resigned, having decided after 15 years in Local Government that it is time for a change, Chief Executive Clare Hadley announced today. “Dean has been responsible for driving a number of major projects at Co
Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced today a record $986 million investment for Otago and Southland will strengthen the region’s transport system over the next three years. The NZ Transport Agency has published details of the planned investment in the region’s transport system over the next thr
It was great to welcome home Corbin Strong today wearing a rainbow jersey after a fantastic and successful European campaign. His Southland Boys’ High Schoolmates performed a haha. Congrats Corbin – we’re all so proud of what you’ve achieved! Main video: Nathan Burdon/Youtube
Several of the spectacular cars destined for the opening round of the Carter’s Tyre Service South Island Endurance Series at Teretonga Park on Saturday 15 September will be on display around Invercargill this weekend. The ITM – MIKE Racing Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 of Southland driver Brendon Leitch, wil
It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Month and all Southern women who are due, overdue, or who have never had a smear test are urged to get tested. During Cervical Screening Awareness Month, the DHB is encouraging women to bring a friend along, book a back-to-back ‘buddy’ appointment and support each o
There are fears for the harness racing industry after the police raided stables at 11 properties from Invercargill to Manawatu yesterday, 18 months after opening an investigation into race-fixing. Stock photo Stock photo Photo: 123rf Seven people have been charged in relation to the investigation. P
Get the full story behind the creation of the amazing real-size LEGO Technic version of the Bugatti Chiron. Learn how the engineers and the designers overcame challenge after challenge to recreate the real Chiron – and make it drive using only LEGO Power Function motors! Source: Youtube
On Mal’s Music Memory we jump into September with some one hit wonders. So with Little Fire Music Works on Dee St check this one hit wonder the story of the Chevy Van. Written and performed by Sammy Johns…had this huge hit in the early 70’s then he seemed to vanish without trace. And while […]
