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The Government has announced a significant investment of over $21 million into St John, aimed at boosting the country’s emergency services. Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello emphasised the importance of this funding in maintaining critical health services during challenging times. “St John provides an essential service by ensuring

Invercargill Licensing Trust chief executive Chris Ramsay said $9 million in donations/community returns were at risk if the bill to repeal trading privileges was successful. But he doubts that will happen because some of the members of ACT MP Simon Court’s community in West Auckland tried to initiate

There will be trains, boats and RC buggies of all shapes and sizes at this weekend’s annual Southland Society of Model Engineers ‘Great Little Train Show.’ The club’s major fundraiser for the year at the Southland Badminton Hall attracts up to 5000 people, and the ride on trains

* Invercargill City Council confirms commitment to Museum of Southland with full project scope. * Council decision means total investment rises to $87 million, requiring a 1.54% rates increase. * Museum of Southland set to open in late 2026, offering a cultural hub. Invercargill City Council has decided to move ahead with

Continuing to support the Dunedin Hospital rebuild and then lobbying for regional facilities still made sense to Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark. Invercargill, Queenstown and Dunstan hospitals all needed expansion, in the south they were 40 to 60 beds short, there were only 17 to accommodate Queenstown and a further 24

* Pete Butler wins $5,000 in The Great Pub Cash Giveaway at Northern Tavern. * Seven additional winners each took home $1,000 in weekly prizes from local ILT venues. * ILT hints at making this popular giveaway an annual event for regular patrons. ILT has announced the winners of The Great

* James Yau wins the Supreme Award for his artwork Horse at the ILT Murihiku Art Awards. * Christchurch-based curator Jane Wallace praised the simplicity and metaphysical beauty in Yau’s piece. * The exhibition featuring 65 finalists is on display at He Waka Tuia until 17 November. The winners of the first

Invercargill City Councillors have resolutely backed the ‘They Save, We Pay’ campaign for Dunedin Hospital, standing united in the fight for essential healthcare services. Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark said the proposed budget overspend cuts to the Dunedin Hospital project would impact more than just the people of Dunedin and Otago.