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Career firefighters in the south will be close to their 50th strike action protest within the next few weeks, with a nationally co-ordinated event being organised to mark the event. The industrial dispute between Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be

SIT's Zero Fees Scheme turns 25 this year, and the story of how it started still sounds like a gamble that nearly didn't happen. Southern Institute of Technology held a celebration at Hansen Hall last Thursday to mark the milestone, bringing together community leaders, business partners,

A community group is demanding answers about a $3.5 billion AI data centre proposed for Makarewa, just north of Invercargill — and they're holding a public meeting to get them. The Southland Sustainable Resource Coalition has organised an information evening next Wednesday at 7:00pm at the Invercargill

Invercargill City Council wants to know whether two underused parks should be sold off — and residents have until August 7 to weigh in. The two sites are Newfield Park in South Invercargill and JG Ward Reserve in Bluff. Both were flagged as potential disposal candidates during the Long-term Plan process.

Wallacetown's new BMX and pump tracks opened on Saturday — though they nearly didn't make it to the ribbon-cutting in one piece. A group of motorcyclists rode over the tracks the night before the opening, forcing Ryal Bush Transport staff into an emergency cleanup job. Ōreti Community

There was fire and light, marketeers, food trucks, music and people, lots of people. Another large crowd gathered in Bluff on Saturday evening to enjoy the annual Thieves Alley Market/Bluff Promotions Night Market and Fire & Light Show at the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival site. The market stalls

Invercargill Central is marking its 4th Birthday on Tuesday 14 July with a day of celebration, shopper surprises and centre-wide Golden Ticket moments designed to bring a little extra excitement to the community. Throughout the day, shoppers may receive a Birthday Golden Ticket with their purchase at participating stores. Every

Invercargill's plan to replace a homeless shower facility has hit a wall over accessibility concerns. The city council has been trying to find a new home for the Wachner Place public toilet and shower since May last year, when councillors voted to close it — provided an alternative site