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ILT proudly celebrated its annual ILT Excellence Awards last week, recognising the dedication and achievements of teams across its diverse portfolio of 23 businesses and 37 brands. The Supreme Award was presented to The Langlands, an accolade selected by ILT's executive team from among all category winners. This

State Highway 96 is closed near Waitane after a truck crash this morning. The road is shut between the Te Tipua School Road and Brydone-Glencoe Road intersections in Southland. No timeframe for reopening has been given. A detour is in place. Westbound traffic should take SH96, turn left onto Te

Invercargill MP, and Minister for Tertiary Education and Science, Innovation and Technology, Penny Simmonds is travelling to the People's Republic of China this week, as she works to strengthen international education connections which will benefit regions like Southland. Minister Simmonds will be accompanied by a delegation of 11

More than 60 trees in Invercargill's Town Belt are coming down starting next week — some of them planted 150 years ago. The felling is a direct consequence of October's extreme winds, when a 25-metre pine blew onto Elles Road traffic. Nobody was hurt, but councillors made

Last week of Priscilla — make the most of it! Friday The Commoners play Live in the Lobby at Two Doors Down and Marea Malinao lights up Level One, Saturday is packed with live music across the city including El Scratcho at The Southland Sports Bar, The Orphans fundraiser gig at

Big weekend across the city. Friday night the Diagonals play Live in the Lobby at Two Doors Down, The Company take the stage at the Ascot Sports Bar, and Jetset headline at Waxy's. Saturday, the All Blacks take on Ireland on big screens across the city, The Diagonals

The Southern Institute of Technology is seeking Three Council MembersThe Southern Institute of Technology (Te Whare Wānanga o Murihiku) is seeking three experienced and forward-thinking individuals to join its Council. This is a significant governance role offering the opportunityto contribute to the strategic direction and long-term success of a leading

Invercargill's public transport system needs to be scrapped and rebuilt. That, at least, is the view gaining traction at the council table. Mayor Tom Campbell told councillors this week the city should abandon any tinkering with its existing setup and start over. "Clearly what we have at