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Roughly $1.77 billion of the coalition government’s controversial $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund has now been committed. However, the opposition party is far from convinced the government is getting bang for its buck. This morning a briefing was held by Ministry of Business Innovation and Employm

Primary and secondary teachers across New Zealand have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking joint strike action. The two teachers’ unions – NZEI and the Post Primary Teachers’ Association – announced today a “mega-strike” on 29 May. Primary teachers and principals have voted in secret ballots at

Police have announced a new number to call in non-emergency situations. Close up of a man using mobile smart phone The number – 105 – will be for contacting police about situations like a stolen car or property damage or if people want to give information about crime in their local area. It is free

Police are seeking witnesses to the serious assault of two men in Invercargill on Saturday 4 May 2019. The assault occurred between 2:30am and 3am on the corner of Clyde Street and Crinan Street. Senior Constable Jordan Edwards, Invercargill Police said. The victims were approached by two men who ha

The annual food offerings at the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival always cater for a wide variety of tastes and so too will the musical entertainment when this year’s Festival takes place in Bluff on Saturday 25 May. Four bands will perform on the outdoor stage throughout the afternoon following the tra

It’s Immunisation Week and Southern District Health Board is encouraging everyone to ensure their whole family is up to date with immunisations. “The theme of Immunisation week this year is ‘Protected Together, #immunise’ and this highlights that high immunisation coverage protects those who are too

A mum and dad took their children Easter Egg shopping, letting the kids choose what eggs they liked. Is this helicopter parenting gone mad? In fact, the children were choosing Easter treats not for themselves but for children in Invercargill who may not get any – this is parenting to stimulate empat

Bluff dog owners can now enjoy exercising their pet off-lead at Ocean Beach Reserve. As a result of changes to the Invercargill City Council Dog Control Bylaw, Ocean Beach reserve has been designated as an area where dogs can be off-lead, but still must be under their owner’s voice control. Council