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The Government has announced a significant restructuring of disability support services in New Zealand. By October 2024, the responsibility for delivering these services will shift from the Ministry of Disabled People to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). This move follows a critical review t

The Reserve Bank has reduced the official cash rate (OCR) to 5.25%, marking the first decrease in four years. This decision comes after weeks of speculation, with many economists predicting a cut due to slowing economic growth and increasing unemployment. The OCR had reached a peak of 5.5% in May la

Three Southland flood protection projects will benefit from today’s announcement of Government funding for climate resilience projects across the country. Environment Southland Chairman Nicol Horrell said the Council welcomed the Government’s decision to invest in flood protection and to recognise i

Installation of the 19th century C class carriage C100 in its permanent home in the Lumsden railway precinct moves the trust a step closer to completing a unique heritage train static display in the northern Southland town. Southland Machine Hire contractors Roger McCracken and Pete Metcalfe carried

A man from Gore has been arrested and is now facing multiple charges after a dangerous driving incident that led to a police chase and drug discovery. The incident unfolded yesterday at around 3:30 pm when an officer in Edendale spotted a vehicle speeding excessively in a 100km/h zone. The officer a

After years of financial mismanagement, Oranga Tamariki is finally taking control of its funding for external service providers, according to Children’s Minister Karen Chhour. “This year I asked Oranga Tamariki to make sure the hundreds of service providers having their contracts reviewed, were prop

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Co-Coaches: Matt Saunders and James Wilson are pleased to announce the first team of the Bunnings NPC Season for the Southland Stags.Related: Stags Outplay Otago to Start 2024 Season with a Win Match: Southland Stags vs OtagoDate: Saturday, August 10th, 2:05 PMVenue: Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill