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29 Lotto winners each gain $17,433 in tonight’s Second Division draw.• Three winners also hit Powerball Second Division, earning a total of $29,595.• Three winners from Invercargill and one from Gore. Twenty-nine Lotto players are celebrating after winning $17,433 each in tonight’s live Lotto Second

The New Zealand Government has unveiled a draft strategy to boost the country’s mining sector, potentially doubling its export value to $2 billion by 2035. Resources Minister Shane Jones announced the Draft Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040 at a community meeting in Blackball, highlighting t

The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) in Invercargill has confirmed the continuation of its zero-fees scheme for next year. This initiative, a significant attraction for students considering studying in Southland, was established in 2001. The zero-fees scheme, driven by the Invercargill City Co

Farmer confidence in banks has fallen to its lowest level in nearly a decade, prompting calls for an independent inquiry. A recent Federated Farmers survey of over 640 farmers revealed only 51 percent were satisfied with their banks, a significant drop from 80 percent in 2018. This marks a worrying

Two fortunate Lotto players from Whangārei and Christchurch are celebrating a special win after each securing $500,000 in tonight’s Lotto First Division draw. The winning tickets were purchased at Onerahi Dairy in Whangārei and online via MyLotto by a Christchurch player. Related: Three Invercargill

The coalition government has confirmed a $24 million investment over four years for the I Am Hope initiative Gumboot Friday, aimed at providing mental health counselling to young people. This announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, alongs

The Government is making “immediate” changes to Housing New Zealand (Kāinga Ora) following a critical review led by former Prime Minister Sir Bill English. The review highlighted serious issues within the agency responsible for managing public housing and providing tenancy services. “We have seen a

Update: Police have released the name of the man found dead in Invercargill on Sunday morning. He was Quinn David McIntyre, 42, from Hāwea Flat. McIntyre was found dead near the intersection of Sydney Street and St Andrew Street on Sunday morning. His death was being treated as unexplained and the p