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WATCH LIVE: President Trump Delivers Address To A Joint Session Of Congress
WATCH LIVE: President Trump Delivers Address To A Joint Session Of Congress
World   -   Mar 05, 2025

President Trump delivers an address to a joint session of Congress. Related: Watch: Trump And Zelensky Clash In Heated Oval Office Debate Watch: Joe Rogan Interviews Donald Trump

Illegal Dumping Could Lead To Rates Increase
Illegal Dumping Could Lead To Rates Increase
News   -   Mar 03, 2025

* Environment Southland reported a rise in illegal dumping, including rubbish, vehicles, and animal carcasses. * The council recovered costs for only a few incidents, putting pressure on its budget. * A potential rates increase may be needed to cover cleanup and enforcement efforts. Illegal dumping is becoming a costly issue for Southlanders,

Meridian And NZAS Agree To Reduce Power Use
Meridian And NZAS Agree To Reduce Power Use
News   -   Mar 01, 2025

* Meridian and NZAS have agreed on a 50MW power reduction for winter 2025. * The reduction will take effect from 10 March to 31 August 2025. * Meridian may call for further demand reductions in April 2026. Meridian Energy Limited and New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) have reached an agreement to

Watch: Trump And Zelensky Clash In Heated Oval Office Debate
Watch: Trump And Zelensky Clash In Heated Oval Office Debate
World   -   Mar 01, 2025

* Trump insists he is neutral, focused on securing peace, and aligned with global stability. * Zelensky challenges Trump's approach, citing past Russian actions and broken agreements. * JD Vance accuses Zelensky of disrespecting US support, urging appreciation for American aid. A tense and fiery discussion unfolded in the Oval Office

Healthy Rewards: Southland’s Young Athletes Earn Splash Palace Passes
Healthy Rewards: Southland’s Young Athletes Earn Splash Palace Passes
Community   -   Mar 01, 2025

A new initiative is giving Southland children a healthier reward for their sporting efforts. The Manawa Tītī award replaces traditional ‘player of the day’ certificates with a free pass to Splash Palace, encouraging active play beyond the sports field. Created in partnership with Invercargill sports organisations, the award is supported

Four Year Term Legislation To Be Introduced
Four Year Term Legislation To Be Introduced
News   -   Feb 27, 2025

The Government has agreed to introduce legislation that will enable a four-year term of Parliament subject to a referendum, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “As stipulated in the National-Act coalition agreement, the Bill is modelled on the ACT Party’s draft Constitution (Enabling a 4-Year Term) Amendment Bill. “This means

Kiwi Departures Hit Record High In 2024
Kiwi Departures Hit Record High In 2024
New Zealand   -   Feb 26, 2025

* New Zealand recorded a net loss of 47,100 Kiwis, the largest in a single year. * Departures of young people aged 18 to 30 made up 38% of migrant exits. * Net migration gain fell to 27,100, significantly lower than the 128,300 recorded in 2023. New Zealand’s net

Southland Conservation Areas Get Funding Boost
Southland Conservation Areas Get Funding Boost
Environment   -   Feb 22, 2025

Southland conservation areas, including Stewart Island’s Rakiura and Fiordland National Parks, will get a funding boost as part of a $30 million Government investment across the country to improve local attractions, enhance facilities, and protect our unique natural environment, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “The funding will be used

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