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The New Zealand government has signaled a need for heightened efficiency and profitability from Landcorp, the state-owned farming entity, after a concerning drop in its financial performance. Minister Paul Goldsmith highlighted the issue following a recent meeting with Landcorp executives, noting th

A steady flow of people came through the Crafters At Latitude 46 market over the weekend. Held twice a year in Invercargill for the past decade, crafters make a wide variety of items such as clothing, bags and jewellery. Committee member Wendy Butler said across the board, all of the stallholders di

In the latest of retail transformations in the local area, several businesses are reshaping the shopping landscape. Simply Special, a well-known giftware store located on Dee Street, has announced a closing down sale through their Facebook page, marking the end of an era for the beloved shop. Meanwh

T4 Group confirmed today (Sunday 14th April) the purchase of the land required to build their long-planned data centre. There has been a competitive race between Datagrid and T4 Group, with various announcements but limited progress. In March 2023 T4 Group director David Simpson said “The constructi

A fortunate Powerball player from Carterton has hit the jackpot, securing a life-altering $30.16 million in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The massive prize, purchased via MyLotto, includes $30 million from Powerball First Division and an additional $166,667 from Lotto First Division. This windfall mark

It’s all about sticking to your knitting at the Crafters At Latitude 46 market this weekend. Everything crafty is celebrated at the event, which has been held twice a year in Invercargill for the past decade. Committee member Wendy Butler said they offered two quite distinct markets each year – the

Cycling New Zealand has selected a 10-strong teenage team to compete in the UCI Track Cycling Junior World Championships in China in August. It is the first time the championships have been staged in China, set for the historic city of Luoyang with a civilisation history dating back 5000 years. The

“Deep Cove is immensely thankful for PowerNet’s longstanding and generous support. The new vehicle will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our community, especially during marginal weather conditions,” said Tom Clark, Deputy Chair of Deep Cove. “It’s heartening to see the support from Pow