News Desk

* Severe thunderstorms may bring heavy downpours to Otago and Southland on Tuesday afternoon. * Rainfall rates could reach 25 to 40 mm per hour, causing surface and flash flooding. * Hazardous driving conditions expected with poor visibility and potential slips in some areas. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts

For 30 days of a glorious 1954 summer, New Zealand has been honoured with the presence of the Sovereign and her consort. From north, south, east and west, countless thousands have thronged to see and acclaim the Royal visitors. Wherever the Queen has gone, there too have the cameras followed. The gr

* Invercargill’s Splash Palace leisure pool will close temporarily in March for essential maintenance. * The closure allows for foam tile flooring replacement, ensuring long-term safety and durability. * Other areas of the facility will remain open, with work expected to finish by late March. The leisure pool at Invercargill’s Splash

* SH6 Dee Street roadworks begin tonight, with southbound lane closures and detours in place. Upcoming Work – SH6 Dee Street Update Apologies for the late notice—there has been a slight change to the SH6 Dee Street roadworks schedule, with work starting tonight (11 February) at 6pm. Due to other roadworks

* Optimus robots will enter mass production in 2025, scaling to 500,000 units by 2029. * Tesla’s manufacturing efficiency will rapidly lower costs while sharing components with Tesla vehicles. * Optimus production requires significantly fewer materials, increasing resource efficiency compared to Tesla cars. Tesla is gearing up to transform the future

* The RNZAF will retire its C-130H Hercules fleet after nearly 60 years of service. * The aircraft played a key role in military, humanitarian, and disaster relief missions worldwide. * A farewell flypast over New Zealand will mark the fleet’s final journey. No. 40 Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air

* Police have identified the man who died in the Fairlight crash as Thomas George Murdoch. * The 29-year-old was from Frankton, and police have extended condolences to his loved ones. * Investigations into the cause of the crash are still ongoing. Police have released the name of the man who died in

As the school year begins, students at eight Southland schools are taking part in a new $3 million trial to help bring their maths up to speed, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. The targeted acceleration programme aims to give Year 7 and 8 students at 145 schools across the country