Mike Sanford

* Eight Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) to launch from 1 January 2026, replacing Te Pūkenga’s oversight of work-based training * ISBs to be led by sector experts, aligning training with real-world industry needs * “A win for apprentices, trainees, employers, and the economy,” says Minister Penny Simmonds Eight new Industry Skills Boards

* Nine Lotto players each won $30,774 in Saturday night's Second Division draw across New Zealand * Invercargill’s Ascot Four Square sold one of the winning tickets, adding to a lucky streak * June saw a $15 million Powerball prize and multiple Second Division wins in Southland Invercargill’s

Waikato Bay of Plenty Young Farmer Hugh Jackson is “over the moon” after securing the title of New Zealand’s top young farmer. A dedicated Young Farmers member and community gem, the 26-year-old sheep and beef farmer was crowned the 57th FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday evening,

Update: Thursday 3rd July, Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark was readmitted to Southland Hospital overnight after falling ill during an evening walk on Wednesday. Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is back home and recovering after suffering what doctors have described as mini-strokes on Sunday. The 73-year-old had been preparing to attend a

* Melissa Dykes brings regional insight to strengthen national representation for 22,000 New Zealand businesses * Her election secures Southland’s voice during policy debates affecting chamber members throughout the country * Southland Business Chamber hails appointment as milestone for promoting innovation, collaboration and regional economic growth Southland’s business community has

* National average asking prices have remained flat for two and a half years. * Southland sets new price record again while Northland sees significant price decline. * New listings fall across most regions as winter cools seller activity. New Zealand’s property market has marked 2.5 years of flat average asking

🚀 90 Seconds+ with Mayor Nobby Clark Will Invercargill’s new museum open on time, or slide into 2027? Nobby lays down a deadline, talks looming council amalgamations, rate-capping plans, and why Southland deserves better air links. Catch the quick-fire update and see what’s next for the city! Also worth

* Government announces $175 million GP funding boost tied to performance and data collection * Incentives include improving childhood immunisation and contributing data for health planning * Full 13.89% increase only applies if clinics meet specific performance targets General practitioners across New Zealand are set to receive their largest-ever funding boost, with