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Ulva Island Wharf Ready For Summer
Ulva Island Wharf Ready For Summer
Council   -   Dec 29, 2025

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 Rivals Plan Nationwide Kiwi Merger
Fuel Rivals Plan Nationwide Kiwi Merger
Business   -   Dec 26, 2025

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

Electric Buses Hit Invercargill Streets
Electric Buses Hit Invercargill Streets
Dec 23, 2025

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

Police Crack Down On Southland Gang Activity
Police Crack Down On Southland Gang Activity
News   -   Dec 22, 2025

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

Public Helps Catch Drink Driver In Gore
Public Helps Catch Drink Driver In Gore
Police   -   Dec 22, 2025

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 Updates 2025/26 Season Farmgate Milk Price
Fonterra Updates 2025/26 Season Farmgate Milk Price
Farming   -   Dec 22, 2025

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

The Day Music Changed the World: A Look Back at Band Aid’s 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
The Day Music Changed the World: A Look Back at Band Aid’s 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
Entertainment   -   Dec 20, 2025

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 Arrested In Relation To Gore Shooting
Two Arrested In Relation To Gore Shooting
News   -   Dec 19, 2025

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

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