Friday, February 9, 2018

A new event added to Invercargill's Burt Munro Motorcycle Challenge attracted huge numbers to Teretonga Park last night.

The Twilight Drag Racing event was run in perfect conditions


Friday, February 9, 2018

The Burt Munro Challenge has brought motorcycle enthusiasts from all around the world to Invercargill.

With the number of participants increasing every year, this year has caught the attention of some female riders for their first time at the competition.


Thursday, February 8, 2018

Invercargill's Burt Munro Challenge started today with the Bluff Hill Climb Championships.
Hundreds of spectators lined Flagstaff Road to watch motorcycle racers from around the world.


Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Invercargill is gearing up for its biggest event of the year - the Burt Munro Challenge, starting tomorrow.
Thousands of motorcycle riders and spectators are expected to visit the city for the four-day event.


Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Drought conditions remain in Southland and parts of Otago despite heavy rainfall in affected areas.


Monday, February 5, 2018

Invercargill’s annual Shakespeare in the Park opens tomorrow night.
It's the 18th year Southland thespians have taken on the bard, but this year the event will have a Kiwi twist.


Friday, February 2, 2018

Southland was officially classified as being in a drought on Tuesday, after the Southland Rural Support Trust applied to the Minister of agriculture to declare an adverse event.

The organisation says the declaration opens avenues of support for struggling farmers in the region.


Thursday, February 1, 2018

Southland has also received heavy rainfall today prompting flood warnings for many places across the region.


Thursday, February 1, 2018

Southland Firefighters battled a large fire in a forest company yard between Invercargill and Bluff yesterday.


Thursday, February 1, 2018

Southland Firefighters battled a large fire in a forest company yard between Invercargill and Bluff yesterday.


Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Southland is preparing for flooding which may be on the scale of the 1984 disaster.
Former tropical cyclone Fehi is due to hit tonight, bringing heavy rain just a day after a drought was declared.


Tuesday, January 30, 2018

The Invercargill City Council has defended the decision to water-blast the roof of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery during city-wide water restrictions.

Water restrictions banning all domestic outdoor water use came into effect on Sunday, leaving some residents questioning why the same rules don’t apply to the council.


Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Drought conditions in Southland and Central Otago were officially acknowledged by the government today, as a medium-scale adverse event was declared.


Tuesday, January 30, 2018

The 31st annual Crank Up event was held in Edendale, North of Invercargill, over the weekend.

Hosted by the Vintage Machinery Club, Crank Up is a family-oriented weekend which highlights the joys of rural life.


Monday, January 29, 2018

Over 100 Invercargill residents rolled up their sleeves to clean, paint and polish the city centre over the weekend.

Rev Up, organised by the Invercargill City Council, saw business owners, council members and volunteers hit the streets for the spruce up.