Thursday, February 22, 2018

A rare collection of historical racing cars is on display in Invercargill this month.

The exhibition of Ford vehicles opened at Transport World last week.


Thursday, February 22, 2018

Some of New Zealand's cycling legends have been putting in an appearance at the Invercargill velodrome this week, where the Elite and Under 19 Track National Cycle Championships are being held.


Wednesday, February 21, 2018

The country’s top cyclists are in Invercargill this week for the Elite and Under 19 Track National Championships.
Cyclists will race at Invercargill’s velodrome over the 5 day event, which is regarded as the premier national track cycling event in New Zealand.


Tuesday, February 20, 2018

A new initiative rolling out through Invercargill is making it easier for cafe customers to make healthy food choices.

The initiative is the work of the community-focused organisation, Healthy Families Invercargill, and 11 cafes have joined up.


Tuesday, February 20, 2018

The eradication of the cow disease Mycoplasma Bovis is still a viable option according to Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.

22 farms in the lower South Island have been found to be infected by the disease, and the minister was in Southland last week to listen to the concerns of farmers.


Monday, February 19, 2018

The Ministry of Health is urging former sawmill workers to take up its offer of free health checks.
The object is to find sawmill workers who were exposed to the hazardous substances such as pentachlorophenol, commonly known as PCP.


Friday, February 16, 2018

Retiring National Party leader Bill English was on centre stage at the Southern Field Days at Waimumu, just outside Gore today.

The race to fleece one sheep each was down to the last few blows.


Friday, February 16, 2018

The Southern Field Days in Waimumu wrapped up today after one of its biggest years to date. Over 750 exhibitors displayed their agricultural-based products to tens of thousands of people.


Thursday, February 15, 2018

The Invercargill City Library is playing cupid this month, to ignite a passion for books in Invercargill residents.
The librarians hope to set up every library-goer on a blind date with the perfect book.


Thursday, February 15, 2018

Invercargill students started the year with a welcoming performance from one of New Zealand’s biggest names in R&B.
As part of the Southern Institute of Technology’s O-Week, students were treated to a performance by musician, Che Fu today.


Thursday, February 15, 2018

Grape pickers are in hot demand in Central Otago vineyards as harvest season looms.

The harvest season is two to three weeks earlier than normal and as Meena Amso reports the industry is getting desperate.


Wednesday, February 14, 2018

The Southern Field Days opened today in the Southland town of Waimumu, 14km south-west of Gore.
The 3-day event sees businesses promoting technology and services to Southland’s rural community.


Tuesday, February 13, 2018

An Invercargill rest home is battling social isolation in the elderly by inviting others to socialise with its residents.

Waikiwi Gardens Rest Home launched its Invercargill Social Seniors Programme today to ensure none of its elderly are forgotten about.


Monday, February 12, 2018

The man who made Invercargill motorcycle enthusiast Burt Munro world famous was back on Oreti Beach on Friday night.

Roger Donaldson, director of the movie the World's Fastest Indian, joined thousands of spectators for the New Zealand Beach Racing Champs he had a big part in founding.


Monday, February 12, 2018

There was an abrupt finish to the Burt Munro Challenge on Sunday with the cancellation of its last event.
The Invercargill Street Race was called off because of the condition of the track.