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* Gore District Council had 165 speeding incidents exceeding 10 km/h over the limit in six months. * Invercargill and Southland councils also reported drivers exceeding limits by at least 40 km/h. * Over 1400 speeding incidents recorded across three councils in the same period. A driver of a Gore District
* Samuel Jenner claimed the leader's orange jersey after an intense day of riding. * High-speed crosswinds saw the peloton challenged with 80kmh gusts on day two. * Riders look ahead to Te Anau stage and Remarkables climb for key positioning. Riders on day two of the Tour of Southland faced
* Man’s death linked to lost patient information and lack of initial assessment * Health NZ acknowledges failures in standard care practices and issues apology * Changes made to hospital procedures to prevent similar incidents The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner has found that Health New Zealand Southern and a registrar breached
* Manapōuri Power Station's capacity to rise significantly with new transformer installation. * The 104-tonne transformer completed a complex journey across Lake Manapōuri. * Completion of transformer commissioning expected by Christmas, boosting winter power supply. Meridian’s Manapōuri Power Station has successfully received a 104-tonne transformer, marking a major step in
Good afternoon, Southland. Here's your weather update for Invercargill, Stewart Island, and the broader Southland region, effective from 12:00 PM today, Saturday, November 2, 2024. Invercargill: * Afternoon: Expect mostly cloudy and chilly conditions, with a couple of morning showers giving way to light rain in the afternoon.
The Government will move to add an amendment to the Resource Management Act Amendment Bill, currently before Parliament, which will restrict councils’ ability to notify freshwater plans before the gazettal of the replacement National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Environment
Fast tracking applications for registration by eligible specialist doctors wanting to practice in New Zealand is in line with the Government’s push to improve the health outcomes for New Zealanders, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says. This fast-track pathway applies to specialists trained in anaesthesia, dermatology, emergency medicine, general