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Dairy giant Fonterra has appointed Richard Allen as its new chief executive, taking over from Miles Hurrell in May 2026. Allen, who has worked at the cooperative for 16 years since joining as a graduate in 2008, currently serves as President Global Ingredients where he oversees the company's

Two experienced climbers have been rescued after spending three nights stranded on a steep mountainside near Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park. The drama began on Wednesday afternoon when a Personal Locator Beacon was activated around 4.30pm in the Sabre Peak area. A Southern Lakes Helicopter was immediately dispatched,

Invercargill hospitality professional Candice Scarlett has returned from a career-changing trip to Asia after winning the 2024 Scott Richardson Memorial Scholarship. The Southern Institute of Technology graduate spent September and October in Malaysia and Singapore, visiting luxury hotels and completing an internship at the world-famous Marina Bay Sands resort. Scarlett,

Stewart Island could have its long-awaited solar farm operational by Christmas, with construction potentially starting as early as June, officials say. The island's 480 residents currently rely entirely on diesel for electricity and are facing steep price increases due to Middle East conflicts driving up fuel costs. Southland

A crew member remains missing after being swept overboard from a fishing vessel operating hundreds of kilometres south of New Zealand two days ago. The incident happened at 10.40pm on April 5 aboard the Amaltal Mariner while the crew was deploying fishing gear in the South Pacific Ocean, about

A dedicated Otautau volunteer who has spent decades serving her community has been recognised with a Community Service Award from Southland District Council and the Wallace Takitimu Community Board. Latest Community News Loading... Shirley McCully, who lives at Scotts Gap, received the award today for her tireless work supporting western

The pioneering spirit of the Rural Women New Zealand Forestry Scheme (Southland) Inc was celebrated on Saturday. Part of Rural Women Southland Interprovincial, the group’s extensive contribution to the development of a productive forestry was formally recognised with the presentation of a Community Service Award from Southland District Council

After taking some time away from the camera and 90 Seconds+, Mike is back with a fresh new format — Catch Up Cuppa ☕️ A less formal, more relaxed and laid-back series, Catch Up Cuppa will see Mike sitting down over a cuppa with some of the movers and shakers from around