The annual Placemakers Scooter Challenge is back in March, but this year organisers have changed the route slightly and opened it up to more riders. Now in its 9th year, the fundraiser will be donating to the Grace Street Project, and starts at Teretonga on March 21 - finishing in

Two of Southland’s most recognised names are joining forces, with Alliance Group announcing a new partnership with the Southland Stags rugby team. The agreement brings together a leading red meat co-operative and one of the province’s most celebrated sporting sides, strengthening ties between business and rugby in the

Gore’s well-known giant brown trout statue finally has a name, ending decades of playful debate in the Southland town. The statue, which has stood proudly since 1989, is now officially known as Trevor. The name was revealed on Sunday afternoon during the On The Fly Festival, held on the

Significant and necessary roadworks on part of State Highway 99 in Southland will mean 24/7 closures over about two weeks, followed by lesser traffic restrictions, which road users are encouraged to plan for.  The 1.3km section of SH99/Wallacetown-Lorneville Road, between the intersections of Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Road and

Close finishes were prevalent throughout two days of motor racing action at the Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park over the weekend. Saturday’s races were held in dry conditions while there was some rain on Sunday morning before track conditions dried again. As well as two days

Firefighter strike action, community fundraising, cultural festival planning, council discussions and regional funding announcements have all shaped the local news agenda this week. Here’s a look back at the headlines featured on whatsoninvers.nz — Invercargill and Southland’s Live and Local News — and More! 24/7. What. When. Where.

The Trackside commentator internship programme continues to pay dividends for racing’s future, with Dan Fogarty stepping into a full-time role as the commentator for the Southern region. Fogarty (23) called the Southland Guineas thoroughbred meeting at Ascot Park in Invercargill last Saturday, and followed that up with the Gore

Spectators were treated to a day of exciting racing as the 2026 Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest got underway at Teretonga Park in Invercargill on Saturday. Virtually every class that ran two races produced different winners, with several events decided by narrow margins. A nostalgic highlight came during the lunchbreak