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The numbers from last year’s census have been put through the mincer and we have the final figures. Before we get in to the detail, the word census comes from the Latin ‘censere’ which means ‘to assess’, to rate’, ‘to estimate’. Anyways, here we go. Most indicators are pointing up, not by much but a

A front moving northeast over the South Island is causing heavy rain in Westland and severe gale west to northwesterlies in parts of central and southern New Zealand. Areas most affected include Stewart Island and coastal regions of Southland, Clutha, and Dunedin. The period of concern spans from 9

6:55am Update: Following a prior crash, State Highway 1 is now open with a 50km/h temporary speed restriction in place. Road users are advised to take extra care when travelling along this route. It re-opened this morning at 2:50AM. Due to a crash, the road is closed south of Baird Road. Please foll

The Rotary Book Sale, which has raised over $1 million for local initiatives over its 43-year history, is being held at the Scottish Hall this year, moving from its long-time location at the Civic Theatre. The event is scheduled to run from Thursday May 30 to Saturday June 1, from 8 am to 7 pm […]

New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) has secured the future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter by signing 20-year electricity arrangements. These agreements ensure the smelter will continue competitively producing high-purity, low-carbon aluminium using renewable electricity from New Zealand’s So

In a surprising discovery, four baby tuatara have been found alive and well at the demolition site of Invercargill’s former museum. Invercargill’s resident tuatara were moved from their museum home in February 2023 to make way for Invercargill City Council’s project to demolish and rebuild the museu

Welcome to the latest episode of 90 Seconds+ with Mayor Clark! This week, we dive into two significant community issues: Join us for an in-depth discussion on these crucial topics affecting our community. Don’t forget to support the Rotary Book Sale at the Scottish Hall till this Saturday, benefitin

The government has announced a tax cut for average income households, providing up to $102 per fortnight from the end of July. This move aligns with National’s election promises. The tax cuts are part of a larger plan, unveiled in Budget 2024, that includes reinstating interest deductibility for lan