News Desk
* Gibbston Valley hosts its last summer concert with 14,000 attendees enjoying perfect weather. * Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear headline an unforgettable day of live music. * Greenstone Entertainment searches for a new Queenstown venue for future summer concerts. The final chapter of the Summer Concert at Gibbston Valley
* Brad Fallow won Southland’s regional excavator competition, securing a spot in the national finals. * Competitors tackled precision tasks like tea-pouring, hazard-spotting, and a health and safety quiz. * Event highlighted the immense skill and precision of excavator operators to the public. Brad Fallow has emerged victorious in the CCNZ CablePrice
If you've ever struggled with focus and attention, only to feel like your mind is racing a mile a minute, this episode of The Ultimate Human Podcast is for you. Hosted by Gary Brecka—a renowned human biologist, biohacker, and longevity expert with over 20 years of experience
* SH6 Dee St and SH1 Tay St face closures for resurfacing and paving work. * Drivers should follow detours and expect temporary traffic lights, stop/go signals, and speed limits. * Weather may affect schedules, with updates provided for any changes. Southland drivers are being advised of road and lane closures, alongside
* A convoy of vintage vehicles showcased support for the Save Our Southern Hospital campaign. * The convoy travelled through Dunedin, ending with a bold message for Wellington politicians. * The campaign calls for the government to deliver the hospital initially promised for the South. A convoy of vintage vehicles, led by a
* Optimus robots will enter mass production in 2025, scaling to 500,000 units by 2029. * Tesla’s manufacturing efficiency will rapidly lower costs while sharing components with Tesla vehicles. * Optimus production requires significantly fewer materials, increasing resource efficiency compared to Tesla cars. Tesla is gearing up to transform the future
* A Dunedin man was arrested after an air ambulance helicopter burglary investigation. * The suspect allegedly stole a bag of critical medical supplies from the helicopter. * Police say the man is connected to two other burglaries in the area. A 31-year-old Dunedin man is facing several charges after being linked to
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reminds the public that they now have an opportunity to have their say on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983. “As flagged prior to Christmas, the consultation period for the Arms Act rewrite has opened today and will run through until 28 February 2025,