Shadbolt devastated by SIT merger plans
INVERCARGILL Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has described the Government's proposals to merge all of the country's institutes of technology into one national tertiary organisation...
Drive 4 Life raises awareness
COMBINING a love of motor racing, a car show and parade, as well as touring laps and a motorkhana event, along with raising awareness...
Meatworks takes on refugees
AMID the new season last year, Blue Sky Meats welcomed former Colombian refugees to its team.
Working with the team at the New Zealand Red...
Burt Munro Challenge
Images from the Burt Munro Challenge 2019 drag races
Action from the Burt Munro Challenge Oreti Park Speedway
Images from the Burt Munro Challenge Street race
Action...
Club rugby gets a shakeup
SOUTHLAND'S club rugby scene is about to get a shot in the arm when this year's season kicks off.
In a move that was club-driven,...
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This week’s House of the Week – 31 Enwood Lane, Georgetown
THIS large two-storey character home is a great fit for a family.
With four bedrooms plus an office, three-car garaging and space for entertaining, this...
Up & Coming Events
Rhythms of Ireland
RHYTHMS of Ireland blends the ancient traditions of Irish dance and music with innovative choreography and production values of contemporary Irish excellence. During their 10 year anniversary tour, audiences will experience an evening of traditional Irish dance, music and song enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound. Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill When: Wednesday, April 17, […]
The Hollies
ROCK n Roll Hall of Famers The Hollies will bring their The Road Is Long Tour to Invercargill this summer. The Hollies have an enviable record – more than 30 charting singles on the United Kingdom Singles chart and 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, with major world-wide hits including Just One Look, Bus Stop, He […]
The Manfreds
MANFRED Mann were considered one of the finest and most respected British Invasion groups of the 1960s. The band reformed as The Manfreds in 1991 featuring both original lead singers, Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo, plus Tom McGuinness (guitar) and Mike Hugg (drums and keyboard), and enlisting the talents of Marcus Cliff (bass), Simon Currie […]
South Sea Spray exhibition
SOUTH Sea Spray will feature the work of some of New Zealand’s finest street artists – Flox, Askew, Erika Pearce, Kell Sunshine, Yikes, Deow, Ikarus and Trust Me. Each artist will paint a large mural in Riverton and showcase their artwork in an exhibition at the Vault Gallery during December and January. Where: Vault Gallery, […]
Marlon Williams
TUI Award winner Marlon Williams (Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Video) brings his Turangawaewae Tour to Invercargill this summer. Performing songs from his number one New Zealand album Make Way For Love and more, Williams will play alongside his band and will be supported by exciting songwriting talent Emily Fairlight. Where: […]
The Proclaimers
TWINS Craig and Charlie Reid and their talented band will perform in Invercargill in May. Fans can look forward to hits like I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), I’m On My Way, and Sunshine on Leith; as well as material from their acclaimed new album Angry Cyclist. New Zealand singer-songwriter Mel Parsons will open the show. […]