News Desk

* Meridian and NZAS have agreed on a 50MW power reduction for winter 2025. * The reduction will take effect from 10 March to 31 August 2025. * Meridian may call for further demand reductions in April 2026. Meridian Energy Limited and New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) have reached an agreement to

* Trump insists he is neutral, focused on securing peace, and aligned with global stability. * Zelensky challenges Trump's approach, citing past Russian actions and broken agreements. * JD Vance accuses Zelensky of disrespecting US support, urging appreciation for American aid. A tense and fiery discussion unfolded in the Oval Office

A new initiative is giving Southland children a healthier reward for their sporting efforts. The Manawa Tītī award replaces traditional ‘player of the day’ certificates with a free pass to Splash Palace, encouraging active play beyond the sports field. Created in partnership with Invercargill sports organisations, the award is supported

The Government has agreed to introduce legislation that will enable a four-year term of Parliament subject to a referendum, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “As stipulated in the National-Act coalition agreement, the Bill is modelled on the ACT Party’s draft Constitution (Enabling a 4-Year Term) Amendment Bill. “This means

* New Zealand recorded a net loss of 47,100 Kiwis, the largest in a single year. * Departures of young people aged 18 to 30 made up 38% of migrant exits. * Net migration gain fell to 27,100, significantly lower than the 128,300 recorded in 2023. New Zealand’s net

Southland conservation areas, including Stewart Island’s Rakiura and Fiordland National Parks, will get a funding boost as part of a $30 million Government investment across the country to improve local attractions, enhance facilities, and protect our unique natural environment, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “The funding will be used

Dipton shearer Corey Palmer achieved a major milestone in his career by winning the South Island Shearer of the Year final at the Southern Shears in Gore on Saturday. The victory marked one of the biggest upset wins in recent Open-class shearing competitions in New Zealand. Palmer had not won

Southern District Police are calling on motorists to take extra care on the roads following a concerning number of fatal crashes in recent weeks. In less than two weeks, four crashes have claimed the lives of five people—three in the Otago Lakes area and one in Southland. Their deaths