Invercargill’s Clifton industrial area will get a new, safer and more efficient access point from next week. New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises the new access off the Elles Road roundabout, across the recently upgraded KiwiRail level crossing, will be available from Monday 28 July. It will

A group of young Southland dancers are preparing to represent New Zealand on the international stage. The team from Blessed Studio is getting ready to compete at the World Hip Hop Dance Championships in Sydney this September. Creative Director Dominique Vao says the crew, made up of eight dancers, a

A snap online poll conducted by What's On Invers shows Alex Crackett as the early frontrunner in the race for Invercargill City Mayor in 2025. Candidate Nominations Trickling In - Snap Mayoral Poll ResultsWith the 2025 local body elections fast approaching, nominations for key roles across Invercargill remain

The timer on Mayor Nobby Clark’s watch says he has just 83 days to go in the hot seat. Having spent several weeks in and out of hospital after a series of mini-strokes, he knows that if he doesn’t slow down, he could experience something more serious with

Injury has ruled New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan out of this weekend’s Moto3 World Championship in the Czech Republic. The 18-year-old Southlander kicked off round 12 in dominant form at the iconic Brno Circuit, claiming third overall in the opening FP1 session, again proving his prowess in challenging

With the 2025 local body elections fast approaching, nominations for key roles across Invercargill remain low — with even some incumbent councillors yet to confirm whether they will stand again. This will be the first mayoral race without an incumbent since the late Eve Poole, as Mayor Nobby Clark has confirmed

UPDATE – 6:00pm, Friday 19 July The Gore District Council is continuing to advise residents connected to the Gore township water supply to avoid drinking tap water, as nitrate levels remain above the acceptable limit. General Manager Critical Services Jason Domigan said updated test results received today show a reduction

If you've felt a buzz of activity around Invercargill recently, you're not wrong. From new builds taking shape to familiar faces relocating, the city's commercial landscape is certainly on the move. Here's a look at some of the latest developments making headlines