A Gore-district farming family has been named the Southland Regional Supreme Winners at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards for transforming two neighbouring properties into a thriving, diversified operation. Tony and Michelle Roberts, alongside daughter Kate Roberts and her partner Mark Lieshout of Top Deck Trading, have built the combined 269ha

NZTA have updated the detours for the North Road resealing works to improve traffic flow, particularly during peak school and commuter times. The following changes will be in place: * During peak periods (8:15am–9:30am and 2:30pm–6:00pm), Gloucester Street southbound will be closed at West Plains

Firefighters remain in ongoing industrial action, highlighting concerns around funding, staffing pressures, and the ability of Fire and Emergency New Zealand to maintain reliable emergency response services now and into the future. A petition is also calling for an independent inquiry into Fire and Emergency New Zealand, examining concerns around

Whats On Invers can reveal that new imported fuel will contain substances capable of tracking vehicle movements — believed to be a world first. While some details remain sketchy, we're satisfied we have enough information and clarification from sources to publish. It's understood the substances have been

From today (1 April) Southlanders are going to see some extra support in their pockets, as the conflict in the Middle East puts more pressure on household budgets, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. "Our elderly will receive support as Superannuation payments increase. "For example, NZ Superannuation for a

New Zealand’s fuel reserves have lifted in the latest official update, offering some reassurance as global uncertainty continues to influence supply chains. Fresh data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment shows petrol and diesel stocks have both increased since the previous snapshot. Petrol rose to 59.3

Invercargill City councillors have decided that Grant Dermody wasn’t in breach of the code of conduct when he made comments at the Rugby Park stakeholders meeting on February 3. Tracking Substances Added To Imported Fuel In World FirstWhats On Invers can reveal that new imported fuel will contain substances

A new Emergency Management plan for Southland has unearthed an unnerving detail about warning systems in the event of a tsunami. This week, Southland's civil defence emergency management group adopted its plan for the next five years - a 106-page document which will now be sent to the