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Cabinet has recommended a series of amendments to the Fast-track Approvals Bill, a crucial piece of legislation designed to accelerate the delivery of key infrastructure and housing projects in New Zealand. The announcement was made by RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minist

Fourteen lucky Lotto players are celebrating tonight after each winning $21,268 with Lotto Second Division in the latest live Lotto draw. Among the winners are players from Balclutha, Gore, and Invercargill. The winning Second Division tickets were sold at the following stores:

Amy Coombes, a Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) graduate and talented Interior Designer, has achieved significant recognition in the 2024 Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) New Zealand Group Home Builder Bathroom of the Year. Mrs Coombes not only claimed the top prize but also secured t

In today’s episode, I sit down with Invercargill City Councillor and well-known restauranteur Allan Arnold. Allan’s day job keeps him busy managing Ziff’s Cafe and Bar and Buster Crabb, two local favourites. But today, we’re having our chat in his latest venture, Banh Mi Vietnamese Street Food, loca

Gore District Councillor Neville Phillips has been recognised as a “SuperHuman” after winning the inaugural SuperHuman Award at Local Government New Zealand’s annual conference. The award acknowledges Cr Phillips’ exceptional service to the Mataura community, where he has represented residents as an

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced a 50-cent increase in its forecast Farmgate Milk Price midpoint for the 2024/25 season, bringing it to $8.50 per kgMS. This adjustment is accompanied by an uplift in the FY25 Advance Rate Schedule, ensuring that farmers will receive higher payments earli

Rugby fans are set for an exciting night this Saturday, August 24th, as the Southland Stags take on Taranaki in a special match at Rugby Park, Invercargill. This event, part of the ILT 80th Anniversary celebrations, promises a thrilling evening filled with rugby action and a post-match fireworks dis

The Government has unveiled a new subcategory under the Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV) to provide much-needed relief to employers facing upcoming seasonal peaks. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced that this initiative aims to address the significant demand for additional workers across