* Police arrested a man after firearms and drugs were seized from a Winton property.
* The search warrant led to the discovery of three firearms and the drug MDMA.
* The man faces eight charges and will appear in Invercargill District Court in October.
A Winton man has been charged after police
* New legislation gives police and courts stronger powers to tackle gang-related activities.
* Courts can issue non-consorting orders, and police can stop gang members from associating.
* Repeat offenders face new restrictions on displaying gang insignia in both public and private.
Legislation passed through Parliament today will provide police and the courts
* Invercargill residents expressed dissatisfaction with council decision-making in the latest survey.
* Satisfaction for Splash Palace dropped significantly, while venues and events showed improvement.
* Invercargill City Council urged residents to participate more in consultations and engagements.
Invercargill residents have expressed dissatisfaction with how the local council involves people in decision-making, according
* Invercargill Council focuses on Coopers Creek management with strong community participation and interest.
* Residents voice concerns during public forum, highlighting environmental, financial, and legal considerations.
* Safety concerns raised by Hannah Pascoe for a zebra crossing on Layard Street.
The Invercargill City Council meeting on 24 September 2024 is centred around
Southland farmers are grappling with an unusually wet spring, which has brought higher lamb death rates and low feed supplies. Persistent rain since August has made it difficult to manage paddocks, sow spring crops, and care for livestock.
Jason Herrick, president of Southland’s Federated Farmers, described the situation as
* Government announces stricter rules for public servants working remotely, focusing on office presence.
* New guidelines emphasise that working from home requires monitoring and must be agreed upon.
* Businesses in Central Wellington may welcome the shift as they struggle with fewer customers.
The Government is cracking down on public servants working
* Kiwifruit exports reached $3.1 billion, a 20 percent rise from August 2023.
* Gold kiwifruit exports grew 24 percent, driven by increased quantity sold internationally.
* Green kiwifruit exports saw nearly 10 percent growth, due to rising prices.
Kiwifruit exports from New Zealand reached an all-time high of $3.1 billion
