Mike Sanford

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen officially opened its doors in Invercargill today, bringing its world-famous fried chicken to Southlanders for the very first time. Located on Dee Street, the new restaurant is the brand’s 10th store in New Zealand and marks its debut in the South Island. Popeyes is renowned globally

Planned roadworks across Southland this week may cause delays for motorists, with both night works and daytime operations scheduled across multiple locations, including the Powernet work. Invercargill drivers can expect intersection maintenance from Sunday to Thursday evenings between 6pm and 4am. While most of the work will be carried out

• Helicopter work started in August and could take until the end of September • PowerNet crews are being supported by two expert teams to complete the line efficiently • The new line aims to boost electricity supply and reduce reliance on coal over time PowerNet is making steady progress on its Awarua

* New rules will allow both adults on a family licence to fish independently and vote * Change removes outdated restrictions that limited women's full participation in freshwater fishing * Licence fees will remain the same for the next season despite these significant updates Fish & Game New Zealand’s family

UPDATE: Road now open. A serious crash involving two vehicles has closed State Highway 1 between Law Road and Riverside Road near Allanton, Otago. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 1:30pm today. Detour route: Southbound traffic use State Highway 1, turn right onto Riccarton Road East

Southland’s role in the global space industry is set to expand with a major Government loan announced by Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson. “Southland’s Space Operations New Zealand Limited will receive a loan of up to $2.25 million from the fund as part of a $4.

• A new international project aims to improve weather and climate models in southern regions • Laser and radar systems will study how aerosols affect cloud formation and rainfall • Invercargill’s clean air and existing weather facilities make it ideal for this long-term study A powerful laser is now scanning the skies

This poll was locked down to only allowing those in the Invercargill city boundary to vote, this stopped double/multiple voting, those voting outside Invercargill and New Zealand. It shows Alex Crackett and Tom Campbell neck and neck.