Residents of Bluecliffs, a small hamlet in Southland, are facing a precarious future as coastal erosion continues to threaten their homes. In February, the community was thrust into a state of emergency when the Waiau River began eroding the bank, inching dangerously close to their properties. Despi
New Zealand’s inaugural national tyre recycling scheme, ‘Tyrewise,’ is now fully operational, with free collections beginning today. Environment Minister Penny Simmonds hailed the initiative as a critical step in tackling a persistent environmental issue. “The first priority product stewardship sche
Jamie Winsloe has been elected unopposed to the Oreti Community Board following a recent by-election, replacing Karen Maw, who resigned suddenly in July. Despite the board’s recent internal strife, Winsloe remains positive about his new role and looks forward to serving the community. Winsloe, based
A six-metre-high guitar statue, once a symbol of Gore’s renowned New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards, is up for sale on Trade Me. The owner, known only as Frank, is looking for someone who will appreciate and take care of the historic piece. The guitar, crafted by local artist Errol Allison, was once a p
Winter is all but over and the pieces on the business chess board continue to move about. Firstly welcome to the new Scania workshop at Lorneville. This will be a great asset to the heavy transport industry and shows complete confidence in Southland by Scania, one of the world’s biggest truck manufa
In a thrilling encounter at Whangarei, the Southland Stags secured their first win in the region in nine years, triumphing over Northland with a 31-26 victory. It was a game that had fans on the edge of their seats as the Stags turned a 19-point halftime deficit into a remarkable five-point win, lea
Invercargill has been selected to host the FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand final in 2025, marking a significant event in New Zealand’s agricultural calendar. The contest, now entering its 57th year, is the country’s premier farming competition and will bring together the best young talent from ac
TVNZ has announced a substantial loss of $85 million for the full year, largely driven by a $62 million write-down in asset values and a $39 million decline in revenue. The state-owned broadcaster had posted a modest $1.7 million profit the previous year but faced significant challenges in the lates
