New government funding for wilding conifers will not solve Southland's problems.
Environment Southland biosecurity team leader plants Jolie Hazley welcomed the $79 million nationwide boost announced this week but warned it had limits at a committee meeting last Wednesday.
"I'm not expecting that any new
Environment Southland is buying hybrid utes despite one breaking down during testing in remote hill country.
Last week a committee approved replacing up to four vehicles with three BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrids, even after a test drive went wrong.
Hydrology specialist Michael McDonald was testing the ute when its
The following people have been recognised with awards in the King's Birthday Honours 2026.
The New Zealand Order of Merit
DNZM
To be Dames Companion of the said Order:
Mrs Susan Jean Hassall, ONZM, JP - For services to education
Professor Elizabeth Mary Rata - For services to
Gore District Council has resolved two code of conduct complaints against councillors.
The complaints were dealt with internally and are now closed, ending weeks of community speculation about what had happened behind closed doors.
Mayor Ben Bell said the process worked as designed. "The Code of Conduct exists for
Biology student and health content creator Max German says a simple change to his breakfast routine has helped him stay lean, reduce cravings, and feel fuller for longer. In a recent video, German revealed he has eaten the same breakfast every day for more than a year – a meal consisting
Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal crash at Allanton yesterday evening.
One person died at the scene after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Law Road just before 5.40pm.
Senior Sergeant Nathan White of Southern District Police said investigators want to hear from
👑 Welcome to Your Weekend Gig Guide – King’s Birthday Edition 🎶
📅 May 29–31 | Invercargill
The long weekend has arrived, and there’s plenty happening across Invercargill to keep you entertained. Speight’s is celebrating its 150th birthday with a huge Saturday night party, the A Capella Singers mark 50 years
Fonterra has lifted its profit forecast and narrowed next season's milk price range as strong demand offset global shipping disruption.
The dairy co-operative posted year-to-date operating profit of $1.8 billion, up $103 million on last year. Underlying earnings per share rose to 57 cents from 53 cents.
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