* Southland median home prices hit record highs, with strong demand driving growth.
* New listings in Southland rose 7.3%, contrasting with the national decline in listings.
* Balanced market conditions in Southland offer steady opportunities for buyers and sellers.
Southland’s property market finished 2024 on a high note, standing out
* Invercargill-based studio receives $40,000 CODE grant for developing a 2D action RPG.
* Game development team includes SIT staff, graduates, and a current student.
* Funding will create a prototype to secure investment for full game development.
An Invercargill studio with close ties to the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has
* A convoy of vintage vehicles showcased support for the Save Our Southern Hospital campaign.
* The convoy travelled through Dunedin, ending with a bold message for Wellington politicians.
* The campaign calls for the government to deliver the hospital initially promised for the South.
A convoy of vintage vehicles, led by a
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reminds the public that they now have an opportunity to have their say on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983.
“As flagged prior to Christmas, the consultation period for the Arms Act rewrite has opened today and will run through until 28 February 2025,
Noah has once again topped the list as the most popular baby name for boys in New Zealand in 2024, retaining its number one spot for the second year in a row.
On the girls' side, Isla has reclaimed the top position, making a notable return after narrowly missing
* Invercargill City Mayor hails return of SIT as a win for students.
* Government to reinstate standalone polytechnics from January 2026.
* Vocational education system redesign aims to strengthen regional economies.
The return of the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) as an autonomous institution has sparked optimism in Invercargill. Mayor Nobby Clark,
* SH6 crash involves bus and two cars, leaving one dead and several injured.
* Emergency services confirm multiple injuries; road closure expected to last overnight.
* Motorists warned of significant delays, with detour adding 2.5 hours to travel time.
UPDATE 2am: SH6 is now OPEN between Kingston township and Wye Creek.
* Police seized firearms, drugs, and ammunition in raids across Otago Lakes Central.
* Operation Speargrass targeted drug suppliers and found improperly stored firearms.
* Four individuals face penalties, including arrests and suspended firearms licences.
Police conducted a series of targeted raids across Cromwell, Alexandra, Clyde, Hawea, Wānaka, and Queenstown this week as
