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Weekend Gig Guide 5–7 June
Weekend Gig Guide 5–7 June
Gig Guide   -   Jun 04, 2026

Another great weekend of live music across Invercargill. Friday night, Lara Kerr plays Live in the Lobby at Two Doors Down from 5:30pm, Get Folked returns to RIFF for another brilliant night of music and community, and Waxy's has Jetset kicking off from 9pm till late. Saturday,

Invercargill Theatre Celebrates 120 Years
Invercargill Theatre Celebrates 120 Years
News   -   Jun 04, 2026

The Civic Theatre is turning 120. The Invercargill theatre opened on November 14, 1906, when Governor Lord Plunket and Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward cut the ribbon on what was then called the Invercargill Town Hall and Theatre. Invercargill City Council manager venues and events Ryan Sycamore said the Civic

SBS Makes $45m While Helping First Buyers
SBS Makes $45m While Helping First Buyers
News   -   Jun 03, 2026

SBS Bank has struck a technology partnership that will make it the first New Zealand bank to use a core banking platform powering millions of customers worldwide. The Invercargill-based bank announced a long-term deal with Engine by Starling, the cloud-native platform developed by UK digital bank Starling Bank. The technology

New World Elles Road Hits Lotto Jackpot
New World Elles Road Hits Lotto Jackpot
News   -   Jun 03, 2026

Two Invercargill Lotto players are $60,000 richer after Wednesday night's draw. A player who bought their ticket at New World Elles Road won $43,448 after hitting Lotto Second Division and Powerball Second Division. Another player at the same store won $17,369 with Lotto Second Division.

Historic Lodge Sold to Church of Christ
Historic Lodge Sold to Church of Christ
News   -   Jun 03, 2026

The Church of Christ has bought Invercargill's historic Masonic Lodge. Mayor Tom Campbell handed over the ceremonial keys to District Supervising Minister Brother Uziel Bongares during a turnover ceremony for the nearly 3,000-square-metre property. The Category 1 historic building served as the Southland Masonic Lodge for 93

Weekend Gig Guide 5–7 June
Gig Guide   -   Jun 04, 2026 Weekend Gig Guide 5–7 June

Another great weekend of live music across Invercargill. Friday night, Lara Kerr plays Live in the Lobby at Two Doors Down from 5:30pm, Get Folked returns to RIFF for another brilliant night of music and community, and Waxy's has Jetset kicking off from 9pm till late. Saturday,

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Weekend Gig Guide 5–7 June
Weekend Gig Guide 5–7 June
Gig Guide   -   Jun 04, 2026

Another great weekend of live music across Invercargill. Friday night, Lara Kerr plays Live in the Lobby at Two Doors Down from 5:30pm, Get Folked returns to RIFF for another brilliant night of music and community, and Waxy's has Jetset kicking off from 9pm till late. Saturday,

Youths Charged Over Winton Vehicle Crimes
Youths Charged Over Winton Vehicle Crimes
News   -   Jun 04, 2026

Two youths have been arrested and charged following a crime spree in Winton that ended with a stolen car being torched near the Oreti River Bridge. Police received multiple reports on Friday night of vehicles being broken into around the town. One car was stolen and then set alight. Western

Steel Captain Poi Ruled Out of Playoffs
Steel Captain Poi Ruled Out of Playoffs
Sport + Motorsport   -   Jun 04, 2026

Southern Steel captain Kimiora Poi will miss the ANZ Premiership playoffs after a calf injury ruled her out for the rest of the season. The setback comes just as Steel secured its place in the Finals Series with two regular season games still to play. Steel's superior win

Otago Uni Moves Teacher Training to SIT
Otago Uni Moves Teacher Training to SIT
Education   -   Jun 04, 2026

Otago University is moving its Invercargill teacher training to SIT. Vice-Chancellor Grant Robertson visited SIT on Monday to sign a statement of intent that will shift the College of Education from its Nelson Street site to the polytechnic's main campus in Tay Street at the end of 2026.

Invercargill Theatre Celebrates 120 Years
Invercargill Theatre Celebrates 120 Years
News   -   Jun 04, 2026

The Civic Theatre is turning 120. The Invercargill theatre opened on November 14, 1906, when Governor Lord Plunket and Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward cut the ribbon on what was then called the Invercargill Town Hall and Theatre. Invercargill City Council manager venues and events Ryan Sycamore said the Civic

SBS Makes $45m While Helping First Buyers
SBS Makes $45m While Helping First Buyers
News   -   Jun 03, 2026

SBS Bank has struck a technology partnership that will make it the first New Zealand bank to use a core banking platform powering millions of customers worldwide. The Invercargill-based bank announced a long-term deal with Engine by Starling, the cloud-native platform developed by UK digital bank Starling Bank. The technology

New World Elles Road Hits Lotto Jackpot
New World Elles Road Hits Lotto Jackpot
News   -   Jun 03, 2026

Two Invercargill Lotto players are $60,000 richer after Wednesday night's draw. A player who bought their ticket at New World Elles Road won $43,448 after hitting Lotto Second Division and Powerball Second Division. Another player at the same store won $17,369 with Lotto Second Division.

Historic Lodge Sold to Church of Christ
Historic Lodge Sold to Church of Christ
News   -   Jun 03, 2026

The Church of Christ has bought Invercargill's historic Masonic Lodge. Mayor Tom Campbell handed over the ceremonial keys to District Supervising Minister Brother Uziel Bongares during a turnover ceremony for the nearly 3,000-square-metre property. The Category 1 historic building served as the Southland Masonic Lodge for 93

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