Gore District Council is set to discuss a potential rate increase of 21.4% at their upcoming meeting. This follows extensive efforts to reduce an initially projected 40% increase. Related: Gore DC Interim CEO Confirms Departure Date The Council’s Interim Chief Executive, Stephen Parry, noted that in
The Government is delivering on its commitment to bring back the Three Strikes legislation, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today. “Our Government is committed to restoring law and order and enforcing appropriate consequences on criminals. We are making it clear that repeat serious
Invercargill Fire and Emergency Service is urging drivers to improve their driving behaviours in response to emergency vehicles, reporting an increase in erratic driving when responding to emergencies with lights and sirens. Erratic driving from motorists confronted by Fire and Emergency vehicles re
Department of Internal Affairs is urging individuals planning international travel to submit their passport applications at least two months in advance. This updated guideline is in response to prolonged processing times spurred by a major overhaul of the passport system and a spike in application n
Southern motocross riders punched well above their weight at the national championships in New Plymouth at the weekend, with a new Under-19 title for Jack Symon. Southland Motocross MX rep Brent Scammell said this was the first time someone had won a senior national title from the club in a long tim
Starting Monday, major upgrades aimed at improving the safety of the Lindisfarne and Yarrow streets intersection in Invercargill will commence. This intersection, known for its high number of accidents, will undergo significant changes to enhance road user safety. Erin Moogan, Group Manager Infrastr
Pseudoephedrine, a key component in cold and flu medications, is slated for an early return to New Zealand pharmacies. Medsafe has approved 11 products containing this ingredient for over-the-counter sales, potentially available by June this year—significantly earlier than the anticipated 2025 sched
Today, we have Mrs Mayor back for a chat about various topics, and we gain more insight into the real Mayor Nobby, not the man the mainstream media and a couple of councillors try to portray.
