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* Government announces stricter rules for public servants working remotely, focusing on office presence. * New guidelines emphasise that working from home requires monitoring and must be agreed upon. * Businesses in Central Wellington may welcome the shift as they struggle with fewer customers. The Government is cracking down on public servants working

* Deaf and disabled communities demand Invercargill appoint a full-time sign language interpreter. * Lack of interpreter causes hardship, affecting hospital visits, events, and daily communication. * Recommendations include creating a disability portfolio and advocating for better inclusion policies. Invercargill’s deaf community is calling for the appointment of a full-time sign language

* James McLeay reflects on a year of impressive achievements in middle-distance running. * Representing New Zealand, McLeay had standout performances in Australia, Kenya, and Peru. * A sub-four-minute mile is next on McLeay's list, with races lined up this summer. James McLeay, a talented young middle-distance runner from Southland, has

* Kiwifruit exports reached $3.1 billion, a 20 percent rise from August 2023. * Gold kiwifruit exports grew 24 percent, driven by increased quantity sold internationally. * Green kiwifruit exports saw nearly 10 percent growth, due to rising prices. Kiwifruit exports from New Zealand reached an all-time high of $3.1 billion

* Peacehaven Village raises $330,583 for dementia unit expansion in less than six months. * Six new dementia care beds will be added to meet community needs in Southland. * Only $55,417 remains to complete the $386,000 fundraising goal for the project. More psychogeriatric dementia beds are on the way

* ILT has returned more than $9 million to the Invercargill community this year. * The Group faced challenges due to labour shortages, inflation, and cost-of-living pressures. * Despite a tax-related deficit, ILT’s financial position remains solid with strong community support. ILT Group held its Annual General Meeting on 16th September, revealing

Sad news from the world of kiwi music this weekend with the passing of country music legend Eddie Low after a long illness Coming from the Rotorua region, Eddie Low started early in the music business forming his first band, Three Blind Mice at age 13, and he just carried

The first stage of the Te Puawai housing development is underway, with a resource consent finally  lodged for the north-west corner of the subdivision. The Invercargill City Council adopted a proposed private plan change in 2022, to rezone the 70.78ha site of rural land into a residential developmen