Announcement

News Desk

News Desk's Work 354 Articles
The Warehouse Group Reports $54.2M Loss
The Warehouse Group Reports $54.2M Loss
Business   -   Sep 26, 2024

* The Warehouse Group reports a $54.2 million loss, down from a $29.8 million profit. * Retail sales fell across the board, with The Warehouse sales down 5.3% to $1.8 billion. * Management acknowledges missteps and pledges to focus on core retail strengths moving forward. The Warehouse Group has

Second Division Lotto Win For Invercargill
Second Division Lotto Win For Invercargill
News   -   Sep 26, 2024

An Invercargill Lotto player is celebrating after winning $10,509 in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The lucky Second Division ticket was sold at New World Elles Road, bringing some local excitement to the Southland town. Another player from the Kāpiti Coast won Powerball Second Division, taking home a total

Arrest Made After Drugs Seized In Southland
Arrest Made After Drugs Seized In Southland
News   -   Sep 25, 2024

* 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 Targets Gangs In New Crackdown
New Legislation Targets Gangs In New Crackdown
New Zealand   -   Sep 25, 2024

* 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 Express Concerns Over Council Involvement
Invercargill Residents Express Concerns Over Council Involvement
Councils   -   Sep 25, 2024

* 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

Watch: Invercargill City Council Meeting Tuesday 24th September
Watch: Invercargill City Council Meeting Tuesday 24th September
Councils   -   Sep 24, 2024

* 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 Face Wet Spring Challenges
Southland Farmers Face Wet Spring Challenges
Farming   -   Sep 24, 2024

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 Tightens Rules On Remote Work
Government Tightens Rules On Remote Work
Business   -   Sep 23, 2024

* 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

Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Success! You now have access to additional content.