Mike Sanford

* Wool will become the preferred choice in government construction and refurbishment from 1 July * Ministers say move supports farmers, boosts jobs, and strengthens sustainable building practices * Agencies must explain if wool isn’t used and report decisions annually to MBIE The New Zealand Government has confirmed that from 1 July,

* Invercargill player wins big with Second Division Lotto ticket from Saturday's draw * Six Kiwis nationwide claimed $45,083 each in Second Division Lotto prizes * Dunedin ticket holder also won Powerball Second Division totalling $43,167 in winnings Another Invercargill Lotto player is celebrating a lucky win, after pocketing

Kawasaki has introduced a futuristic twist to outdoor adventure with CORLEO, a hydrogen-powered four-legged robotic vehicle unveiled at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025. This concept machine, inspired by the movement of animals, is built for off-road travel and aims to change how people explore rugged terrain. Related: Tesla To Mass Produce

* Power was restored after a duck caused damage by flying into power lines * Initial reports mistakenly believed the outage was due to a fallen power pole * PowerNet teams worked quickly to restore power across Invercargill and surrounding areas PowerNet has confirmed that power has been fully restored after a surprising

* SH1 northbound lanes shut between Bond Street and Tweed Street in Invercargill * Emergency crews remain on site managing vehicle recovery following the crash * Southbound traffic is still flowing but delays may occur in the area NOW OPEN: A crash on State Highway 1 in Invercargill has forced the closure of

• Government will allow larger granny flats to be built without resource or building consents • Rule change aims to reduce red tape, lower costs, and support multigenerational family living • Reforms to land acquisition and building materials access also introduced to boost housing supply The Government is making it easier for New

* Southbound lanes on Clyde Street will close from Tuesday to Thursday between key intersections * Full roundabout closure planned from Monday 14 April lasting up to four days total * Business access remains open on closed side streets during southbound lane closures Significant progress has already been made on resurfacing works in

* Six Lotto players each took home more than $45,000 in Saturday’s Second Division draw * One of the six also landed a Powerball win, boosting their total prize to over $62,000 * The winning Powerball ticket was sold through MyLotto to a player in Auckland Six Lotto players across