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ILT marked its 80th anniversary with a series of events, including a special collaboration with Emerson’s Brewery and an ILT-wide birthday happy hour. To celebrate this milestone, ILT and the award-winning brewery crafted a limited-edition hazy ale named “Matey We’re Eighty.” This exclusive brew was

Organisers of this weekend’s Invercargill Poultry Show will be hoping they don’t get themselves into too much of a flap, with more than 600 entries registered. Held at the Kennington Kennel Club, life member Jill Maxwell-Strang said before Covid-19 they used to get even more entries – coming from al

Laybuy, a Kiwi buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) operator, has suspended its payment services, leaving merchants in a lurch. Founded in 2017 by Gary Rohloff, a seasoned retailer who previously managed brands like Number One Shoes, Warehouse Stationery, and Ezibuy, Laybuy aimed to provide a safe and easy alte

David Seymour, Minister for Regulation, has announced the first “red tape review” targeting early childhood education (ECE) sector regulations. This initiative is part of a broader government plan to review various sectors, as agreed upon in the coalition agreement between National and ACT parties.

The Coalition Government will reverse Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions by 1 July 2025 through a new Land Transport Rule released for public consultation today, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. Related: Southland’s Economy Strengthened by Increased Road Funding The draft speed limit rule

Invercargill’s new play strategy is encountering opposition from some council members concerned about the funding. In January, local play advocate Damian Puddle presented the strategy to elected members, emphasizing the importance of play and outlining his goals. Puddle’s role, funded by Sport New Z

Southland Police arrested two men this morning following a recent surge in rural burglaries and vehicle thefts. The arrests came after multiple search warrants were executed at local addresses by city and rural Police teams, leading to the recovery of numerous stolen items, including vehicles. In ad

Southland’s pothole prevention funding will see an almost 40 percent increase, boosting the province’s economic growth. Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds announced that the current funding of $52,260,919 will rise by $20.6 million to $72,923,233 for the 2024-27 period. Related: NZ Transport Agency Resp