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Environment Southland is asking residents and businesses to share their views on proposed changes to council fees and charges for 2026-27. The council has completed a comprehensive review of its Fees and Charges Schedule, aiming to improve transparency and ensure alignment with current legislation and council bylaws. Most fees will

Parents in Invercargill and across New Zealand will soon have easier and cheaper access to treatment for their children's common health conditions, with community pharmacists set to offer expanded services from June. Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister David Seymour announced the proposal, which aims to

Police are seeking public help following a violent break-in at a rural property on Mataura Island Road early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 6:50am on April 28 when intruders were disturbed at the property. A struggle broke out between one of the victims and an unknown man, during

Stewart Island seniors are struggling to find suitable housing as they age, forcing many to leave their island home for mainland care facilities. Bruce Ford, a 60-year resident and head of the Stewart Island Seniors Cottage Trust, says there's a critical need for affordable, accessible housing for elderly

Duncan Garner sits down with Ani O'Brien — the commentator and comms specialist who did what an entire industry of professional journalists refused to do: publish it. The alleged incident involving Maiki Sherman and Lloyd Burr isn't really the story anymore. The story is the cover-up. The

Police have named two men who died in separate crashes in Southland last month, and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Logan John Cahill, 53, died in a crash on Edendale-Woodlands Highway on 22 April at around 8am. Police say their thoughts are with his family and loved ones

House of Huia heading to Southland 💰 Whether you're sitting on gold jewellery, vintage watches, medals, artwork, or other treasured items, House of Huia is coming your way. Your options: Auction with us to reach our extensive network of buyers, or sell to us for instant cash on the

Southland dairy farmer and Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick will contest the Southland electorate for New Zealand First at the next general election. Herrick, who has been President of Southland Federated Farmers since 2024, brings more than 30 years of farming experience to his political bid. The dairy farmer and