Mike Sanford

Invercargill bus fares and pool entry fees will stay the same next year. Invercargill City Council on Tuesday decided against raising bus fares by up to 14 percent and Splash Palace entry fees by 10 percent after more than 150 people submitted on the proposed increases. Most other council fees

Gun licence fees will not skyrocket after the government found $44.9 million to fund the new firearms system. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee said the Budget 2026 funding would prevent licence fees rising to six and a half times their current level. "This funding ensures New Zealand can

A unique collection of thousands of caps from around the world is set to go on sale as part of this year’s Rotary Club of Invercargill Annual Book Sale. Richard from the Rotary Club said the massive collection was donated from an estate and is believed to include several

Childcare centres will get extra funding six months early after the Government brought forward a $40 million boost. Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced the 1.5 percent subsidy increase will now come in July 2026, instead of January 2027. "There are few things as important to Kiwi parents

New Zealand will return to budget surplus a year earlier than expected, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivering a disciplined Budget 2026 focused on getting the books back in order. Treasury now forecasts a $2.6 billion surplus in 2028-29 under the government's preferred measure, compared to a

Rio Tinto will restart a mothballed production line at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, backed by a new wind farm deal with Contact Energy. The companies signed a letter of intent for a power purchase agreement to support restarting Line 4, which has been idle since 2020. The arrangement would see

An Invercargill lotto player has won more than $15,000 in Wednesday night's draw. The winner, who bought their ticket through the MyLotto app, was one of 21 players nationwide to win Lotto Second Division, each taking home $15,409. No one won Powerball First Division, sending the

Southland artist Danny Owen has been awarded the contract to replace the much-loved 25-year-old landmark with a new sculpture designed to stand proudly for the next 30 years. Latest News Loading... A treasured part of the town for more than two decades, the original statue had well exceeded its intended