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Those who wish to have a ‘natural burial’ can now do so at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery. Following demand, an area of the cemetery has been designated for natural burials. Parks Manager Robin Pagan said Council has always sought to accommodate anyone with special wishes for their burial, includin

Most New Zealanders say they are highly comfortable with their lives, Stats NZ said today. Around 83 percent rated their overall life satisfaction at 7 or above on a 0–10 scale. The result was similar in 2014. Kiwis also say they have a strong sense of belonging to family and to country, according t

The Southland Cycling Governance Group is seeking Community Representatives to support the advancement of cycling in Southland. In response to growing interest in recreational, commuting and cycle tourism, there has been region-wide consultation over the last year to develop a vision and strategy fo

The Western Cape Government, in South Africa, has released a new Safety video advert through its YouTube channel This video is a must watch for all drivers (especially teenage drivers) the video features a compilation of people falling over or running into things because they’re distracted by their

The Auld Mug has been well looked after over the past week during Emirates Team New Zealand’s victory parades. Thousands of fans and wellwishers thronged the streets of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin to cheer on our yachting world-beaters and the America’s Cup itself. With the team e

In 2017, on Friday 23 June, during the Puaka Matariki KUMA hui, the Suzanne Spencer Memorial Business runner up Award was presented to Awarua Synergy Background Suzanne Spencer was a mentor, advisor, supporter, advocate, and tireless supporter of numerous businesses and business people in the Māori

Sarah Dowie, MP for Invercargill, congratulates Invercargill Middle School for winning Excellence in Teaching and Learning at the prestigious Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards last night. “This award is a testament to Invercargill Middle School’s hard work and commitment to education inno

Southern motorists are urged to take extra care on the roads this morning and to the conditions as areas of black ice emerge. After yesterday’s big freeze, light rain on the roads has turned to black ice in the Otago/Southland Lakes area, and elsewhere in the district. Although the roads looks wet,