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Police in Invercargill made a major breakthrough after what began as a routine bail check turned into a late-night arrest operation. The incident took place shortly after midnight, when officers visited a property for a standard bail condition check. As one of the occupants opened the door, officers immediately noticed

Canine compliance has slipped in Invercargill, with city officials admitting that staffing issues and tough times are contributing to a rise in unregistered dogs. At a council meeting on Tuesday, group manager of consenting and environment Jonathan Shaw acknowledged the problem. “It’s a challenge to actually keep a track

ILT proudly celebrated its annual ILT Excellence Awards last week, recognising the dedication and achievements of teams across its diverse portfolio of 23 businesses and 37 brands. The Supreme Award was presented to The Langlands, an accolade selected by ILT’s Executive Team from among all category winners. This honour

If our economy is in recovery, why is the supermarket checkout still so brutal? Listen in on our chat with Brad Olsen, Principal Economist at Infometrics. Brad breaks down why New Zealanders are still facing uncomfortable inflation, despite a gradual economic comeback—and why attractive interest rates aren’t luring

Rental prices across most of New Zealand have fallen, offering some welcome relief for tenants. According to new data from realestate.co.nz, the national average asking rent in June 2025 was $636—down 2.7% from $653 in June 2024. Wellington renters benefited the most from the price drop,

* Police confirmed the identity of the young man who died while hunting on Stewart Island * The 21-year-old had overcome leukaemia and enjoyed an active outdoor lifestyle * Investigations are still ongoing to understand the circumstances surrounding his death A young hunter who died on Stewart Island has been formally named by

* A man was found dead after a hunting trip near Lords River on Stewart Island * Emergency services reached the remote area by helicopter after being alerted on Saturday afternoon * Police have begun investigations and the Coroner has been officially notified of the death Police have confirmed a man has died

The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union can reveal under Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act request that Invercargill City Council spent $7,334,394 on consultants and legal services in just three years. Read the list here! The spending includes fees for everything from strategy consultants and cultural engagement advisers