Average home in Invercargill on the rise, nearing $500,000
Average home in Invercargill on the rise, nearing $500,000
Invercargill experienced more home value growth on average last year than any of New Zealand’s other large urban areas.
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Southern motorcyclist takes on the world
Southern motorcyclist takes on the world
This will be the fifth time Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan has headed away for a European campaign — but there are some big differences this year.
Busy day planned for Riverton club
Busy day planned for Riverton club
The Riverton Trotting Club has a fantastic day planned when it holds its annual Cup Day race meeting at the Riverton Racecourse on Sunday.
NZ’s best at Riverside this weekend
NZ’s best at Riverside this weekend
The first meeting of the year does not get much bigger, with Aotea Electric Riverside Speedway hosting the R.W Richards Contracting/CK Catering Dirt Track Cafe New Zealand Saloon Grand Prix.
Family racing
Family racing
Jaden Thomas nudges ahead of his brother Kyan in a Briggs Junior race at a Kartsport Southland club meeting last Sunday.
Twilight meet promises free family fun at Ascot Park Raceway
Twilight meet promises free family fun at Ascot Park Raceway
There will be free family fun at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill next Thursday, January 30.
Off it comes, young chopper
Off it comes, young chopper
Photos by Dave Loudon
Sharks welcome big signings for season
Sharks welcome big signings for season
The Southland Sharks have guaranteed two new players for the season.
Community spirit at heart of parkrun
Community spirit at heart of parkrun
Whanaungatanga (sense of family connection) is how Invercargill parkrun hit its record participation rate.
Witnesses sought after six injured in crash
Witnesses sought after six injured in crash near Winton
Police are seeking witnesses to a crash near Winton in Southland yesterday that left six people seriously injured.
Mayor calls for future consultation on Act
Mayor calls for future consultation on Act
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has penned a strongly worded letter to the government about changes to waste policy, calling for consultation in future decision making.
Six appliances called to fight fire
Six appliances called to fight fire
Hundreds of bales of pea straw were lost in a fire at a bulk landscape supplies company in Invercargill yesterday.
Playground’s proximity shuts Mandeville airfield
Playground’s proximity shuts Mandeville airfield
A Southland airfield has been forced to close over the "very real risk" children at a neighbouring unfenced playground could end up on the runway.
ADHD specialist to inform and educate
ADHD specialist to inform and educate
The call is out for all people affected by ADHD to get used to being different and empower themselves in February.
Looking back
Looking back
Rifleman J McCartney, of The Gore Rifle Club, opened its 1917-18 season in the absence of the president.
Inspired by last year’s achievements
Inspired by last year’s achievements
Here we are in 2025 already, did that come around fast or what?
Between you and me
Between you and me
Peter Brockway, IT specialist
Two critical after serious crash near Winton
Two critical after serious crash near Winton
Two people have been critically injured in a crash at Thomsons Crossing, just south of Winton.
Triathlon’s 20th birthday marked in summer style
Triathlon’s 20th birthday marked in summer style
On Sunday, Croydon Lodge was packed out with athletes competing in the 20th annual Southland Summer Challenge.
Algae, rubbish prompt trout statue clean, repair
Algae, rubbish prompt trout statue clean, repair
Gore’s brown trout statue will have clean running water very soon, as the council has worked to maintain and fix the fountain.