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Firefighters have successfully contained a fire at Niagara Sawmill after a sawdust hopper ignited. Fire and Emergency New Zealand received the call at 7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, reporting the fire at the sawmill on Kennington Road. Three crews from Invercargill and Kingswell were dispatched to the scene to

* Bluff's Blue September Market aims to raise funds for Prostate Cancer awareness and support. * Stallholders will contribute to a raffle, with the prize drawn by Bluff’s Town Crier. * The covered market ensures comfort for visitors, regardless of weather conditions. Bluff’s Thieves Alley Market will be painted

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More funding will be allocated to the Invercargill City Council’s human resource department to alleviate staffing pressures. The Finance and Policy Committee agreed that an extra $265,000 should be spent on combating rise in ‘harm exposure,’ after a rise in physical and psychologist incidents at council over the

New containers will be in place outside the old Briscoes building by the end of the month. Invercargill City Council chief executive Michael Day confirmed they had been proactively working with the owner of the building on issues that have been raised by the community.  “Our focus in the short

* Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds supports farmers facing severe weather conditions in Southland. * Rainfall levels in some areas have exceeded 200 percent of the long-term September average. * Farmers struggle with ongoing wet weather, low lamb prices, and mental health challenges. Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds has voiced her support for Southland farmers

* Central Government raises parking infringement fees, with some fines increasing by 70 percent. * Incorrect use of mobility parks now incurs a steep penalty of $750 without a valid permit. * Invercargill City Council reminds drivers to park mindfully and activate parking machines. Invercargill City Council is encouraging residents to be more

* MASSAV Records aims to support Southland artists from recording to live performances and promotion. * Blair "Sav" Savory and Shane Evans lead the label to promote local talent like Lachie Hayes. * MASSAV Records plans to grow Southland's musical identity and expand its reach across New Zealand. MASSAV