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Queenstown Lakes Police have executed multiple search warrants targeting alleged drug suppliers this week. Conducted over Monday and Tuesday, the searches led to the discovery of cash, brown crystal substances, cannabis, and capsules. Additionally, a firearms licence holder had their licence suspend

The Southland Stags are gearing up to take on Wellington in the Paladin Trophy match this Saturday, 7th September. The game is set to take place at Porirua Park, kicking off at 2:05 PM. Co-coaches Matt Saunders and James Wilson have put forward a competitive squad, determined to make their mark in t

The opening round of the South Island Endurance Series will take place at Teretonga Park in Invercargill on Saturday, 14 September, and tickets are now on sale. The event promises a day packed with action, featuring two 1 Hour races and a 3 Hour race. Local excitement will be driven by Invercargill’

Community Trust South has announced its financial results for the year ending 31 March 2024, revealing a significant recovery in investment returns. The Trust reported an annual investment return of 9.8% after fees, a substantial improvement from the previous year’s -0.9%. This increase has brought

Southland is set to receive a major infrastructure boost, with $315 million allocated to improve its state highways and local roads over the next three years. This funding is part of the wider $1.4 billion investment earmarked for Otago and Southland through the 2024-27 National Land Transport Progr

Fonterra has announced a $150 million investment to build a new UHT cream plant at its Edendale site in Southland. This development is part of the company’s strategy to meet increasing demand in its Foodservice business, particularly in Asia, where dairy is becoming more integrated into local cuisin

I regularly hear from local people concerned about their bank’s performance. Now is the time to give the banking sector a bit of a shake-up and the Government is ready to deliver this.  In the South, elderly people have been particularly affected by changes in the banking sector. The switch from che

Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has voiced serious concerns over a potential increase in the international visitor levy, warning that millions of dollars could be at risk if the fee is raised to $100. Introduced in 2019 at $35, the levy was designed to help international visitors contribute more tow