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Editors Note: The original article was published in complete and has been updated. Retail crime continues to be an issue in the South, as it is in many other parts of the country, with Government moves to clamp down on crime an important boost. Last year I attended a public

Anna Star is someone who truly lives up to her surname. Highly respected for the positive impact she makes across all facets of life, Mrs Star was bestowed with a Community Service Award today by Southland District Council and the Fiordland Community Board. The award was presented by Mayor Rob

A jewel of the Fiordland community was celebrated today. Judy Matthews received a Community Service Award from Southland District Council and the Fiordland Community Board, reflecting her outstanding commitment to the area. The award was presented by Mayor Rob Scott, who said she was a “driving force” behind many community

* The Southern Charity Hospital was officially opened on Friday 28 February after six years of planning. * The hospital was inspired by Blair Vining’s battle with bowel cancer and healthcare inequities. * Fundraising efforts included selling bricks, with support from people across New Zealand. A long-awaited dream has become a reality

Watch the street march. finished at 10:30am and they start again at 12:30pm. For updates go to the official facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/1093975598432416 Related: Wrap up of the weekends events: Pipers Brave Conditions For Successful Nationals In The South Day one: Watch the latest

Invercargill is fast becoming the pipe band capital of New Zealand, hosting the New Zealand champs again in early March and with most number of teams entered. NOTE: Street march is 9am Saturday, starting from the Water tower on Doon Street turn left into Gala Street and then right towards

* Meridian and NZAS have agreed on a 50MW power reduction for winter 2025. * The reduction will take effect from 10 March to 31 August 2025. * Meridian may call for further demand reductions in April 2026. Meridian Energy Limited and New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) have reached an agreement to

A new initiative is giving Southland children a healthier reward for their sporting efforts. The Manawa Tītī award replaces traditional ‘player of the day’ certificates with a free pass to Splash Palace, encouraging active play beyond the sports field. Created in partnership with Invercargill sports organisations, the award is supported