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Gore District Councillor Neville Phillips has been recognised as a “SuperHuman” after winning the inaugural SuperHuman Award at Local Government New Zealand’s annual conference. The award acknowledges Cr Phillips’ exceptional service to the Mataura community, where he has represented residents as an

The Invercargill Licensing Trust is becoming increasingly frustrated by the lack of action by council regarding the unsightly containers on Dee Street outside the fire damaged Briscoes building. Chief executive Chris Ramsay said, when contacted, that despite questions being asked repeatedly over the

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced a 50-cent increase in its forecast Farmgate Milk Price midpoint for the 2024/25 season, bringing it to $8.50 per kgMS. This adjustment is accompanied by an uplift in the FY25 Advance Rate Schedule, ensuring that farmers will receive higher payments earli

ClubSport, grass roots entry level motorsport events organised by the Southland Sports Car Club at Teretonga Park, continue to prove to be beneficial for young competitors, none more so than 14-year-old Blake Cooper of Invercargill. Blake, a Year 10 student at James Hargest College, enjoys motorspor

The Indian community in Southland gathered on Friday to celebrate 77 years of India’s independence at the Invercargill City Council Premises.  The event, organised by the Indian Community in Southland and supported by the High Commission of India in New Zealand, marked a significant moment of pride

The Government has unveiled a new subcategory under the Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV) to provide much-needed relief to employers facing upcoming seasonal peaks. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced that this initiative aims to address the significant demand for additional workers across

The Commerce Commission has released its Final Report on competition in New Zealand’s personal banking sector, highlighting the potential for a stronger Kiwibank to disrupt the dominance of the four major retail banks. The report also positions open banking as a crucial “game-changer,” which could s

The Southland Boys’ High School Board has announced the appointment of Ray Laurenson as the new Rector of Southland Boys’ High School. Laurenson’s selection followed a thorough recruitment process managed by EDSOL NZ, attracting a significant number of high-calibre candidates. Co-Presiding member Em