Back in September 2022 I chatted to Glenn Cockroft and take a tour of his incredible traffic enforcement museum. An amazing collection of memorabilia from the old Invercargill City Council Traffic department and Ministry of Transport (MOT). I was like a kid a in a candy story, all this nostalgia whe
A lucky Powerball player from Auckland will be extending their summer holidays after winning $12.2 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Auckland. The prize is made up of $12 million from Powerball First Division a
Today marks the 82nd year since New Zealand’s most tragic naval event: the loss of the HMS Neptune, a British warship, in World War II. This catastrophe, which occurred on this date in 1941, took the lives of 150 New Zealanders. The Royal Navy cruiser was destroyed near the Libyan coast when it hit
Invercargill City’s Mayor, Nobby Clark, experienced a minor heart attack last Wednesday, leading to his hospitalisation. Initially admitted to Southland Hospital, he was later moved to Dunedin Hospital for additional tests. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell revealed that Mayor Clark is scheduled for a quadr
Sumaria Beaton must live in one of the warmest houses in Invercargill. As a healthy homes advocate for 20 years, she knows what it takes to make houses warm and dry, and it’s not always about expensive heating systems. As one of two new Local Heroes in Invercargill from the Kiwibank New Zealander o
The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Southland Hospital has reached a significant milestone, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since opening on December 12, 2013, the Family Room has been a vital resource for families with children receiving hospital care. Over 1200 families have used the facility for
Invercargill’s Mayor, Nobby Clark, experienced a minor heart attack, leading to his hospitalization. He was first taken to Southland Hospital and later transferred to Dunedin Hospital for additional tests. Related: Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell Assures Continuity as Mayor Clark Prepares for Heart Surger
The Government has begun the process of disestablishing Te Pūkenga as part of its 100-day plan, Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills Penny Simmonds says. “I have started putting that plan into action and have met with the chair and chief Executive of Te Pūkenga to advise them of my approach. I
