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* Manapōuri Power Station boosts capacity after two years of reduced operation. * New transformer increases output by 128 megawatts, nearing the station's consented limit. * Another replacement transformer is scheduled to arrive by late 2025. New Zealand’s electricity network has received a timely upgrade with the commissioning of a

The Commerce Commission has released a draft decision that could dramatically reduce the fees businesses pay for accepting Visa and Mastercard payments, potentially saving New Zealanders over $260 million annually. “These fees are passed on to consumers through the cost of goods and services, and surcharges,” the Commerce Commission stated.

He’s done it there, now he’s going to try to do it here. Again. With his maiden Group One win secured at Addington, Nathan Williamson will attempt to dominate another of Southland’s biggest days in harness racing. With his Group One winning filly Captains Mistress heading his

The Invercargill City Council will consult its ratepayers on two options under the new Local Water Done Well proposal on future water future services. While other Southern councils are looking at banding together under a joint Council Controlled Organisation (CCO), Invercargill was still considering a stand alone option, which it

Don’t miss it! The Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s Christmas meeting featuring the Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup is on this Friday (20 December).  With a quality field ready to take on the Cup over 2700m with a stake of $100,000 it is a great day

The decision on the future of the Bluff wastewater treatment plant has been one of the hardest that the council has had to make, Mayor Nobby Clark said. At its extraordinary meeting today, council agreed to apply for a new short-term consent to continue operating the existing plant under the

* Government says councils misused wellbeing rules to justify non-essential spending, raising rates. * Labour disputes claims, saying rate increases stem from central government decisions, not councils. * Benchmarking reports will compare council performance on rates, debt, and services nationwide. The government has announced plans to remove four wellbeing provisions from the Local

* ILT hosted a Christmas dinner for Invercargill residents aged over 70 years. * Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, live entertainment, and warm community connection. * Over 25,000 meals served since the event began in 1993. ILT hosted the first of two Christmas dinners for Invercargill residents aged over 70 at the