Announcement

News Desk

News Desk's Work 880 Articles
Tracking Substances Added To Imported Fuel In World First
Tracking Substances Added To Imported Fuel In World First
New Zealand   -   Apr 01, 2026

Whats On Invers can reveal that new imported fuel will contain substances capable of tracking vehicle movements — believed to be a world first. While some details remain sketchy, we're satisfied we have enough information and clarification from sources to publish. It's understood the substances have been

Historic Fiordland Viaducts Remain Closed Due to Safety Concerns
Historic Fiordland Viaducts Remain Closed Due to Safety Concerns
News   -   Apr 01, 2026

Three historic wooden viaducts in southern Fiordland remain closed this long weekend after safety inspections revealed rapid deterioration of the century-old structures. Percy Burn and Edwin Burn viaducts on the Hump Ridge Track, and Francis Burn Viaduct on the South Coast track, were shut down in February due to structural

Extra Support Happening for Southlanders
Extra Support Happening for Southlanders
News   -   Mar 31, 2026

From today (1 April) Southlanders are going to see some extra support in their pockets, as the conflict in the Middle East puts more pressure on household budgets, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. "Our elderly will receive support as Superannuation payments increase. "For example, NZ Superannuation for a

Pam Naylor’s 57 Years Of Community Service Acknowledged
Pam Naylor’s 57 Years Of Community Service Acknowledged
Community   -   Mar 31, 2026

Garston stalwart Pam Naylor’s remarkable 57-year record of service to the northern Southland community has been acknowledged with an award from Southland District Council and the Northern Community Board. There is scarcely a group, organisation or project that Mrs Naylor has not been involved in since she hit the

Fonterra Completes Sale Of Mainland Group To Lactalis
Fonterra Completes Sale Of Mainland Group To Lactalis
Farming & Rural   -   Mar 31, 2026

Fonterra Co-operative Group has today completed the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group, to Lactalis. Chairman Peter McBride says the completion of the sale is a significant milestone which sets the Co-op up for the future. “With the divestment complete, Fonterra can return capital to its

Federated Farmers P𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 M𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 S𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲-U𝗽 O𝗳 L𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 G𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Federated Farmers P𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 M𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 S𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲-U𝗽 O𝗳 L𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 G𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Farming & Rural   -   Mar 31, 2026

New Zealand’s local government structure has become an increasingly messy patchwork, and Federated Farmers says it’s time to clean it up. "The way councils are currently organised is a major factor in how effectively they serve their communities," Federated Farmers local government spokesperson Sandra Faulkner says.

Updated Detours In Place As North Road, Gala Street and Queens Drive Resealing Progresses
Updated Detours In Place As North Road, Gala Street and Queens Drive Resealing Progresses
Roading   -   Mar 31, 2026

NZTA have updated the detours for the North Road resealing works to improve traffic flow, particularly during peak school and commuter times. The following changes will be in place: * During peak periods (8:15am–9:30am and 2:30pm–6:00pm), Gloucester Street southbound will be closed at West Plains

Firefighters Strike Continues Across New Zealand
Firefighters Strike Continues Across New Zealand
News   -   Mar 31, 2026

Firefighters remain in ongoing industrial action, highlighting concerns around funding, staffing pressures, and the ability of Fire and Emergency New Zealand to maintain reliable emergency response services now and into the future. A petition is also calling for an independent inquiry into Fire and Emergency New Zealand, examining concerns around

Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Success! You now have access to additional content.