News Desk

Rakahouka farmer Nigel King, Club Captain of the Eastern Southland Car Club, is enjoying the second chapter of his rallying career as he prepares for the MLT Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally on Saturday 10 August. “I’m really looking forward to it,” he said recently although he says his car, a

This weekend, the Southland region is buzzing with community events that offer a mix of nostalgia, bargains, and entertainment. From Bluff’s first-ever Community Garage Sale to Tisbury Hall’s 110th birthday celebration, there’s something for everyone. Bluff Community Garage Sale and Market Bluff is

Strict loan affordability requirements and detailed checks are being relaxed, as announced by Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly and Housing Minister Chris Bishop. Starting from today, 31st July, eleven pages of stringent affordability regulations will no longer apply under the Cred

The projected cost for Invercargill City Council’s new Museum of Southland could increase by as much as $19.5 million due to rising costs and funding difficulties. Councillors are set to discuss the project’s future on Tuesday, including the need for a public consultation, which could delay the open

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has bolstered its New Zealand Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4) with the appointment of two new tutors, Rebecca Braddick and Emma O’Sullivan. This qualification is unique in New Zealand and offers a blended delivery programme accessible nati

Professor Lester Levy has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Health NZ, with a focus on reducing waiting times, boosting productivity, and fostering compassion in the healthcare system. The announcement, made by the government on Monday, marks a significant shift in leadership and strategy fo

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster will leave the police at the end of his contract in 2025. His term will officially conclude on 2 April 2025, as confirmed by a police spokesperson. Coster’s leadership has been marked by significant challenges, including the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shortly af

ILT is thrilled to announce The Great Pub Cash Giveaway, an exciting competition exclusive to ILT taverns, featuring an impressive prize pool of $12,000. One lucky winner will receive a grand prize of $5,000, and there will be seven weekly draws of $1,000; one at each of the ILT’s neighbourhood tave