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The Government is making “immediate” changes to Housing New Zealand (Kāinga Ora) following a critical review led by former Prime Minister Sir Bill English. The review highlighted serious issues within the agency responsible for managing public housing and providing tenancy services. “We have seen a

Seventeen-year-old Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie showed plenty of speed at the opening round of the F4 US Championship at Road America in Wisconsin on his debut on American soil this weekend. Two-time New Zealand Formula Ford Champion Crosbie ended the weekend with two sixth placings and a

Rebounding strongly, the Trident Homes Tactix dominated the southern derby while returning to winning ways with a well-constructed 53-44 win over the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in Christchurch on Sunday. With more ball in hand, the home side were able to dictate terms from the outset to dismant

Update: Police have released the name of the man found dead in Invercargill on Sunday morning. He was Quinn David McIntyre, 42, from Hāwea Flat. McIntyre was found dead near the intersection of Sydney Street and St Andrew Street on Sunday morning. His death was being treated as unexplained and the p

The Invercargill City Council yesterday confirmed residents can expect an average 9.8% rate increase for 2024/25, following deliberations on its Long-term plan. Elected members have today made a number of changes to the draft Long-term plan, as a result of both feedback and changes in the economic e

Offering low fee commission to Invercargill, Total Realty team members Randa Nicol and Claire Campbell have joined forces to provide the lowest advertised real estate commission fees in Southland. This dynamic duo brings a wealth of expertise and passion for delivering exceptional service to their c

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of potentially toxic algae in the Mataura River at the Mataura Island Bridge. Water users should be vigilant and avoid contact with water and the algae, and swimming in the Mataura River near Mataura township should be avoided. Similar

Many, many entertainers have graced the music stage at the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival over the years but one of the more unique acts will feature this year when SIT SoundNZ, a group of music students from the School of Contemporary Music at SIT will perform.  Programme Manager for the School Of Mu