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* A collision between a truck and car on State Highway 1 resulted in one death. * The truck also crashed into a house, though no one inside the house was injured. * The road is down to one lane, with full reopening expected in the early afternoon. Police have confirmed that one

Briscoes Group, the operator of Briscoes homeware and Rebel Sport stores, has reported record half-year sales despite a challenging retail environment. In a statement to the NZX, the group announced sales of $372.1 million for the 26-week period ending July 28, 2024, a 0.77% increase from $369.2 mil

A potential Healthy Homes project on Stewart Island/Rakiura is being explored by Southland District Council, in partnership with Awarua Synergy. The initiative aims to address the strain on both the island’s residents and its limited electricity supply by offering solutions to improve the warmth and

Invercargill City Council is preparing to relocate its staff from the Civic Building at 101 Esk Street to temporary offices within Invercargill Central and the adjacent HWR building. This shift, which will last around five years, is a part of the Council’s efforts to address the deteriorating condit

Business News presented by Malloch McClean has added +MORE to its company and is now part of a national network of accounting and advisory firms. A trusted named in Southland since 1933, and with branches in both Invercargill and Gore, the strategic move was designed to enhance the company’s service

Invercargill City Council is inviting residents to participate in shaping the final budget for Southland’s new museum. The Council has opened submissions for the public consultation titled “Funding the Vision.” The community is asked to choose from four proposed options to address a budget shortfall

Following the recent drop in the Official Cash Rate (OCR), the New Zealand property market is showing signs of increased activity, according to realestate.co.nz. The OCR, reduced for the first time in four years, has sparked a noticeable uptick in buyer engagement. Data reveals that in the two weeks

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