A retired meat worker has claimed the vacant seat on the Mataura Community Board following a closely contested by-election. Born and raised in Mataura, Neil Sinclair received 185 votes to secure his place on the board. His opponent, Gina Adcock, finished with 145 votes. In total, 330 valid votes were

Nine Lotto players from around the country including Invercargill are celebrating after each securing $23,840 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live draw. The latest round of winners adds fresh excitement for players, particularly in Invercargill, which has recently enjoyed a strong run of luck. The Second Division

The 2025/2026 motor racing season at Teretonga Park in Invercargill will end with a bang over the weekend of 14/15 March when the Southland Sports Car Club host one of their most popular events of the season – Southern Thunder. Southern Thunder features two big drawcards with the NAPA

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,

Renowned as the day when country comes to town, the 2026 Southland A & P Show is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors to Donovan Park this Saturday 7 March. Now in its 156th year, the event continues to honour the rural traditions that have long shaped Southland’s identity.

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

Waikaka Gold Mines Limited has received full resource consent approval for a major gold mining project at 972 Waikaka Road, Chatton North. The decision, signed off by Gore District Council and Environment Southland, allows the project to move ahead under what are described as some of the toughest environmental conditions