News Desk
The Ulva Island wharf is fully operational again following the completion of essential maintenance work, ensuring continued access for visitors over the summer months. The wharf, located at Post Office Cove, is the only landing point on Ulva Island, a predator-free sanctuary within Paterson Inlet that attracts thousands of visitors
Fuel companies NPD and Gull have announced plans to merge their national operations, a move that would create the country’s largest independent, majority Kiwi-owned fuel company. The proposed merger remains subject to Commerce Commission approval. If approved, it would see NPD and Gull combine their sites, teams and supply
Invercargill’s public transport system is undergoing a major upgrade with the arrival of seven new electric buses. These vehicles are now being progressively introduced across the city’s BusSmart Urban Services network, replacing the previous diesel-powered fleet. Invercargill City Council Chief Executive Michael Day said the change signalled a
A major Police operation targeting gang-related drug offending in Southland has led to eight arrests and the seizure of drugs, firearms and cash. Operation Diablo, carried out last week, saw officers execute 12 search warrants at properties and vehicles in and around Invercargill. The operation was led by Southland’s
A tip-off from a concerned member of the public led to the arrest of a heavily intoxicated driver in Gore early on Sunday morning. Police received a report of a car seen repeatedly crossing the centre line while travelling from Gore towards Te Anau. Officers located the vehicle shortly after
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today provided an update on its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2025/26 season. The Co-op has adjusted the forecast range from $9.00-$10.00 per kgMS to $8.50-$9.50 per kgMS with the midpoint changing from $9.50 per kgMS
On November 25th, 1984, a group of young English pop stars gathered at SARM Studios in West London to record what would become known as “the song that changed the world.” Written by Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats and Midge Ure of Ultravox, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Two men have been arrested over a shooting in Gore this week. The pair – aged 36 and 54 – were arrested in Invercargill on Thursday afternoon (18 December). Related: Police Update On Gore Shooting Firearms Incident Both men are facing a range of charges and are due to appear in Invercargill