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Southern District Police are reminding the public that officers will be on the roads anytime, anywhere and in any weather this summer as traffic volumes increase across the region. With the festive season approaching and more people travelling to visit family or enjoy events, Police are stepping up efforts to

As proud stewards of the land, New Zealand’s farmers and growers work hard to care for the environment. The Government is making this easier by approving regulations for a nationwide rural recycling scheme covering agrichemicals and farm plastics, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says. “This initiative is about fixing the

Fonterra Co-operative Group has released its FY26 first-quarter business update, reporting a steady start to the financial year and continued focus on strategic delivery. Chief Executive Miles Hurrell said Fonterra’s Total Group profit after tax reached $278 million, a $15 million increase from the same period last year. This

Man Arrested After Invercargill Police PursuitPolice have arrested a man after a vehicle fled during a routine traffic interaction in Invercargill on Tuesday evening. The incident began around 5pm, when officers approached a man to speak with him about a driving matter. The driver sped off, prompting police to initiate

ILT Stadium Southland is putting a personal spin on Christmas giving with a campaign that invites Southlanders to "take a seat" – literally. The new initiative, Take a Seat Southland, allows people to dedicate a grandstand seat plaque as a meaningful gift this holiday season. From just $100, friends,

In a major shift for local government funding, the New Zealand Government has confirmed plans to restrict annual council rate increases to between 2% and 4% per capita. The move aims to protect what the Government calls local government's “social licence” while addressing concerns over rising household costs

A new company has been appointed to manage Stewart Island's electricity network for the next year, as the region moves toward a more modern and sustainable power system. NZ Energy has been awarded a short-term contract to manage the Stewart Island Electricity Supply Authority (SIESA), which oversees the

Telford students swapped their Red Band gumboots for formalwear last Thursday to celebrate their academic and training achievements at the 2025 graduation ceremony in Balclutha. After a wet morning, the skies cleared just in time for the afternoon event. The ceremony began with a lively procession through the town’s