Southern Institute of Technology will offer 10 new scholarships annually to Aurora College students starting in 2027, providing debt-free pathways to tertiary education in Invercargill.
The scholarships will cover any qualification from certificates to bachelor's degrees across all SIT faculties and continue for the full duration of each
Environment Southland has appointed Stephen Hall as its new Chief Executive, with the regional council veteran set to start on July 20.
Hall brings more than 25 years of experience in resource management and regional councils to the role, including time at Bay of Plenty Regional Council and executive positions
Workers at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will begin industrial action on Monday after bargaining talks with Rio Tinto broke down.
Around 185 E tū union members are set to take action on May 4, 6, 8, and 10 following months of unsuccessful negotiations that began in 2024.
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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
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