News Desk

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

* ILT’s scholarship programme supports international students in studying English at SIT in Invercargill. * The initiative aims to boost student retention and economic benefits in the Southland region. * Scholarship recipients have gained confidence and plan to continue further study at SIT. Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) recently hosted a celebratory

* Tweed Street roundabout in Invercargill will be reduced to one lane from late this week. * Multiple highways will have overnight lane closures, detours, and resurfacing work throughout February. * Drivers should plan ahead and follow speed limits for safety and efficiency. Road users across Southland should prepare for delays and detours

* Severe thunderstorms may bring heavy downpours to Otago and Southland on Tuesday afternoon. * Rainfall rates could reach 25 to 40 mm per hour, causing surface and flash flooding. * Hazardous driving conditions expected with poor visibility and potential slips in some areas. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts