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Autoplex is experiencing huge growth since consolidating its business to a five-day working model early this year. With five Warrant of Fitness specialists onboard and eight mechanics, Autoplex can offer its new and existing clients continuity of service across the working week. Arguably one of the

29 Lotto winners each gain $17,433 in tonight’s Second Division draw.• Three winners also hit Powerball Second Division, earning a total of $29,595.• Three winners from Invercargill and one from Gore. Twenty-nine Lotto players are celebrating after winning $17,433 each in tonight’s live Lotto Second

The Bluff Oyster & Food Festival is back and the popularity of the event certainly has not waned since it was last held in 2021. After two years of cancellations, the first due to covid restrictions and the second due to safety concerns regarding a building alongside the site, a cold day did not det

Welcome to 90 Seconds+, where we dive into the latest topics and issues impacting our community. In this episode, we discuss the ongoing maintenance and future plans for Rugby Park, including the significant repair work required and the involvement of the Rugby Union in shaping its future. We also t

The New Zealand Government has unveiled a draft strategy to boost the country’s mining sector, potentially doubling its export value to $2 billion by 2035. Resources Minister Shane Jones announced the Draft Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040 at a community meeting in Blackball, highlighting t

The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) in Invercargill has confirmed the continuation of its zero-fees scheme for next year. This initiative, a significant attraction for students considering studying in Southland, was established in 2001. The zero-fees scheme, driven by the Invercargill City Co

Farmer confidence in banks has fallen to its lowest level in nearly a decade, prompting calls for an independent inquiry. A recent Federated Farmers survey of over 640 farmers revealed only 51 percent were satisfied with their banks, a significant drop from 80 percent in 2018. This marks a worrying

Westpac has announced the upcoming closure of its Windsor branch in north Invercargill, citing that the building does not meet the bank’s seismic criteria. The last day of operation for this branch will be Friday, June 21. Local MP Penny Simmonds expressed deep concern over the closure, describing i