News Desk

If our economy is in recovery, why is the supermarket checkout still so brutal? Listen in on our chat with Brad Olsen, Principal Economist at Infometrics. Brad breaks down why New Zealanders are still facing uncomfortable inflation, despite a gradual economic comeback—and why attractive interest rates aren’t luring

Rental prices across most of New Zealand have fallen, offering some welcome relief for tenants. According to new data from realestate.co.nz, the national average asking rent in June 2025 was $636—down 2.7% from $653 in June 2024. Wellington renters benefited the most from the price drop,

* Police confirmed the identity of the young man who died while hunting on Stewart Island * The 21-year-old had overcome leukaemia and enjoyed an active outdoor lifestyle * Investigations are still ongoing to understand the circumstances surrounding his death A young hunter who died on Stewart Island has been formally named by

* A man was found dead after a hunting trip near Lords River on Stewart Island * Emergency services reached the remote area by helicopter after being alerted on Saturday afternoon * Police have begun investigations and the Coroner has been officially notified of the death Police have confirmed a man has died

The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union can reveal under Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act request that Invercargill City Council spent $7,334,394 on consultants and legal services in just three years. Read the list here! The spending includes fees for everything from strategy consultants and cultural engagement advisers

Update: Now Open! Due to a significant equipment failure, Splash Palace in Invercargill has been forced to close its doors until further notice. In a statement posted on the Invercargill City Council Facebook page, the team said: “We’re working quickly to resolve the issues and hope to reopen at

Police have charged a 20-year-old man in relation to a fatal crash on Niagara-Tokanui Highway on 15 February 2025. At around 8.35pm, Police were alerted to a single-vehicle crash where a ute had rolled between McManus Road and Quarry Hills Fortification Road. Sadly, despite best efforts by emergency services,

The Southland Business Chamber is proud to announce the three finalists for the inaugural Reece McDonald Local Legend Award, established in memory of the late Reece McDonald to honour business owners who go above and beyond for their communities. The award was created to recognise a Southland business owner who