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Editors note: This article has been restored from our lost archives 2015-17. Invercargill City Council’s latest consultant’s First Retail have suggested that the 1990’s plans of making Esk & Don streets one way were mistakes and killed our city centre. Today we take a look back at

Watch the time lapse demolition of old museum. Watch our video from 2017 of the old museum.

Homeowners wanting to build a garden shed, garage, or sleepout on their property can now do so with fewer delays and less paperwork, following new changes to building rules. The Government has updated the setback rules in the Building Act, making it easier for people to make use of their

* ACT claims the new history curriculum removes political bias and restores educational balance * David Seymour says the changes move students away from “victims-and-villains” historical framing * Broader topics like Ancient Greece and Rome added to spark wider historical interest in students New Zealand’s draft Year 1–10 school curriculum has

An artificial intelligence (AI) scribe tool will be rolled out to 1000 doctors and frontline staff working in emergency departments across the country, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Delivering modern health infrastructure, including digital tools that make a real difference for patients and staff, is a priority for the Government,

Support For Exhausted Farmers Increases Fast* Over 200 Southland dairy farms are still using generators to keep milking operations running * Support hubs offer food, showers and laundry to help isolated and exhausted rural residents * PowerNet and emergency teams continue working to restore power and support communication More than 200 dairy

Southland Urged To Stay Safe OutdoorsWatch: Mitchell: “This Will Take a Week or Two”Emergency Management Southland UpdateKey Updates from Emergency Management Southland October 26, 2025 * States of emergency for Southland and Clutha remain in place, with the emergency response likely to continue into next week. * Please check on your