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Jamie Winsloe has been elected unopposed to the Oreti Community Board following a recent by-election, replacing Karen Maw, who resigned suddenly in July. Despite the board’s recent internal strife, Winsloe remains positive about his new role and looks forward to serving the community. Winsloe, based

A six-metre-high guitar statue, once a symbol of Gore’s renowned New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards, is up for sale on Trade Me. The owner, known only as Frank, is looking for someone who will appreciate and take care of the historic piece. The guitar, crafted by local artist Errol Allison, was once a p

In a thrilling encounter at Whangarei, the Southland Stags secured their first win in the region in nine years, triumphing over Northland with a 31-26 victory. It was a game that had fans on the edge of their seats as the Stags turned a 19-point halftime deficit into a remarkable five-point win, lea

TVNZ has announced a substantial loss of $85 million for the full year, largely driven by a $62 million write-down in asset values and a $39 million decline in revenue. The state-owned broadcaster had posted a modest $1.7 million profit the previous year but faced significant challenges in the lates

The Y Southland is preparing to welcome the community to Omaui Camp for a public open day on Saturday, 7th September. This event will showcase the extensive efforts poured into the camp’s recent developments, highlighting a true community collaboration. Visitors to the open day will have the opportu

Southland Police have successfully seized a significant amount of cannabis and cash, arresting seven individuals as part of a targeted operation in the region. “Police located 150 ounces of cannabis, seized $25,000 and arrested seven people in Southland yesterday,” stated Detective Senior Sergeant G

Public consultation from 5 June to 5 July formed a key part of the process. Council received 312 submissions and 32 submitters presented during two days of hearings at the Wallacetown Community Centre on 16 and 17 July. Council deliberated on the submissions on 24 July and resolved to proceed with i

Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has announced the Government’s finalised terms of reference for Phase 2 of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons. This phase will expand on the initial inquiry, focusing on crucial decisions made during 2021 and 2022 regarding the use of va