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* Wools of New Zealand welcomes Kāinga Ora’s decision to reconsider wool carpet in tenders. * The government supports wool, highlighting its benefits for homes, farmers, and exports. * Kāinga Ora will allow wool carpet suppliers to compete for contracts alongside synthetic options. Wools of New Zealand has expressed its support for

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been working hard to contain a large vegetation fire in mixed scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill today. Related: Fire Crews Battle Large Blaze Near Tiwai Point The fire has grown to 1,200 hectares across the centre of the peninsula,

* $27 million project will replace 10km of Invercargill's critical water infrastructure. * Gala Street works continue with traffic management to minimise disruption in the city centre. * Completion scheduled for mid-2025 to ensure reliable, safe water for Invercargill and Bluff. Work on Invercargill’s $27 million Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade is

It’s been a whirlwind summer for promising Southland cricketer Charlotte Morris. The ILT Academy Southland athlete and James Hargest College student enjoyed a standout campaign with Otago at their national under-17 tournament, which included a mix of T20 and T30 games, scoring 154 runs in total at an average

* A large vegetation fire near Tiwai Point has burned through approximately 120 hectares overnight. * Fire crews, including 40 firefighters and 10 trucks, are working to control the blaze. * Aerial support with five helicopters operating since first light to assist firefighting efforts. A significant vegetation fire near Tiwai Point has been

An exciting interisland battle looms as the Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series heads to Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend for Round 1 of their National Series. The southerners in the field will also be chasing points as the event is also Round 3 of the South Island Series.

Alliance Group has strengthened its foothold in the premium chilled beef sector, following approval for two of its processing plants to export to China. The company’s Levin and Mataura plants have received certification to process and export chilled beef to China, a move that bolsters Alliance’s ability to

* Two teens stole a car and attempted to break into two Invercargill businesses. * After failing twice, they stole vapes, cash, and sweets from a Windsor dairy. * Police apprehended them with a dog unit shortly after their spree ended. Two Invercargill teenagers have been arrested following a chaotic crime spree that