News Desk
* Four men were caught fishing outside legal hours at Waiau river mouth in Southland. * Police and Department of Conservation conducted compliance checks as part of Operation Inaka. * Whitebaiters are urged to follow fishing rules to avoid fines, court prosecution, or equipment seizure. Police and the Department of Conservation apprehended four
In a rousing speech delivered at New Zealand First's 31st Annual Convention, Winston Peters urged supporters to unite under a common mission to "take back" the country, railing against what he described as the "woke, separatist" policies of previous governments. Speaking to a packed
Southland District Council is nearing completion of a key roading project linked to the SH1 Edendale realignment, located 30km north of Invercargill. The original realignment was finished in 2019, aiming to improve safety by diverting highway traffic away from the town and its local school. This has allowed smoother, quicker
Invercargill City Councillors have resolutely backed the ‘They Save, We Pay’ campaign for Dunedin Hospital, standing united in the fight for essential healthcare services. Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark said the proposed budget overspend cuts to the Dunedin Hospital project would impact more than just the people of Dunedin and Otago.
Reece McDonald, a well-known figure in Southland's business and community circles, has passed away suddenly at the age of 47. McDonald owned the Invercargill photocopying business Good Tech, previously operating as Ricoh. Reece became president of the Southland Business Chamber earlier this year. In addition to his business
Watch the time lapse demolition of old museum. Watch our video from 2017 of the old museum.
The New Zealand Government is set to reform the country's Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system, aiming to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced that these changes would streamline processes while ensuring regulations remain effective for businesses, law
* Cruise 4 Care’s event raised $30,000 to support Hospice Southland’s essential services. * Kiwi motorsport icon Greg Murphy highlighted the fundraiser’s success and praised the community’s generosity. * Final event for the year, Cruise 4 Hospice Poker Run, is scheduled for November 16. Cruise 4 Care has