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Riverton’s renowned pāua shell, a celebrated town icon, is set to have a new home in Koi Koi Park next to the local skatepark, following a detailed public consultation process facilitated by the Southland District Council. The decision, however, has not been without controversy. Michael Weusten, cha

General Manager Corporate Support/Chief Financial Officer Lornae Straith has been appointed as interim CEO at the Gore District Council. Yesterday, the Council appointed Lornae in an in-committee council meeting. She takes up the role on Monday, 13 May, replacing Stephen Parry, who recently announce

Steve Mitchell has officially resigned from his position as CEO of Rugby Southland, a role he held with distinction over the past four years. He will be returning to his native Nelson to take up the CEO position at Tasman Rugby. Mitchell’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter of leadersh

Invercargill’s historic former maternity hospital, a notable 160-year-old building located at 194 Dee Street, has found a new caretaker in the Troopers Memorial Corner Charitable Trust. The Trust recently acquired the historic property, with plans to restore it to its original splendor. Work started

Multiple flights will be occurring at the same time; all are subject to weather conditions and operational requirements.  Southland people looking skyward will be able to catch a glimpse of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon and the Air Force Heritage Flight of New Zealand. See the schedule below to see if th

Invercargill Prison experienced a brief scare on Monday evening when large amounts of smoke were seen coming from its boiler house. The incident, which took place around 9 PM on April 22, prompted an immediate response from prison staff and local emergency services. Fire and Emergency New Zealand ar

The Invercargill Licensing Trust has reached an important milestone by exceeding $9 million in donations this financial year. This was the first time in over a decade that ILT has reached this level of donations, communications manager Emma Hunter said. Total Donations for Year End 31 March 2024 (su

Farmers across New Zealand are welcoming a significant shift in agricultural and environmental regulations that promises to reduce the burdens of compliance and foster better land management. According to Federated Farmers freshwater spokesperson Colin Hurst, today’s regulatory changes signify the “