The public toilets in Lumsden, a small town in Southland, are facing repeated acts of vandalism, prompting the local council to consider the installation of security cameras. Since October 2023, the facilities have been targeted on five distinct occasions, causing significant disruption and damage.
Gore District Council is set to discuss a potential rate increase of 21.4% at their upcoming meeting. This follows extensive efforts to reduce an initially projected 40% increase. Related: Gore DC Interim CEO Confirms Departure Date The Council’s Interim Chief Executive, Stephen Parry, noted that in
The Government is delivering on its commitment to bring back the Three Strikes legislation, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today. “Our Government is committed to restoring law and order and enforcing appropriate consequences on criminals. We are making it clear that repeat serious
Invercargill Fire and Emergency Service is urging drivers to improve their driving behaviours in response to emergency vehicles, reporting an increase in erratic driving when responding to emergencies with lights and sirens. Erratic driving from motorists confronted by Fire and Emergency vehicles re
Department of Internal Affairs is urging individuals planning international travel to submit their passport applications at least two months in advance. This updated guideline is in response to prolonged processing times spurred by a major overhaul of the passport system and a spike in application n
Pseudoephedrine, a key component in cold and flu medications, is slated for an early return to New Zealand pharmacies. Medsafe has approved 11 products containing this ingredient for over-the-counter sales, potentially available by June this year—significantly earlier than the anticipated 2025 sched
Fonterra is excited to team up with Sharesies to offer its farmer owners a new way to trade Fonterra Co-operative Group (FCG) shares among themselves. Sharesies is a New Zealand-owned wealth app that helps people easily manage their shares, savings and Kiwisaver all in one place. The current trading
Police are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 97 near Mossburn this evening. The crash was reported about 6.15pm and occurred between Hillas and Ellis roads. One person has received serious injuries and two people have moderate injuries. The Serious Crash Unit will be inv
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