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They're here! Well, a couple of them. Two new gleaming locomotives that will take our freight to markets and ports around the country have arrived. The two loco's are the first of an order of several that will replace the ageing DX class trains that have

The Government will move to add an amendment to the Resource Management Act Amendment Bill, currently before Parliament, which will restrict councils’ ability to notify freshwater plans before the gazettal of the replacement National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Environment

Fast tracking applications for registration by eligible specialist doctors wanting to practice in New Zealand is in line with the Government’s push to improve the health outcomes for New Zealanders, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says. This fast-track pathway applies to specialists trained in anaesthesia, dermatology, emergency medicine, general

Invercargill Licensing Trust chief executive Chris Ramsay said $9 million in donations/community returns were at risk if the bill to repeal trading privileges was successful. But he doubts that will happen because some of the members of ACT MP Simon Court’s community in West Auckland tried to initiate

New Zealand rock legend Jon Toogood is coming south next week to perform two special shows in Invercargill - one at Tillermans and the other instore at JB Hi-Fi. UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances the JB HI-FI show is cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. The show

Congratulation to all the winners. King Rig Awards * KING RIG: Hayden Brookland, Eden Haulage * Runner-Up: Nick Young, Southern Transport Best New Truck Awards * Under 20,000 Kms: Darien Hopkins, Kings Log Transport * 20,000 - 100,000 Kms: Craig Porter, Eden Haulage Ltd * 100,000 - 300,000 Kms: Ross

Drivers will gather their trucks at the New Zealand Woolhandler yard (previously Avenal Wool Store) on Fox Street, Invercargill, from 8am this Sunday. The public is welcome to attend and inspect the trucks around the Fox Street-Bill Richardson Drive area. Onsite facilities, including food and toilets, will be available. Related:

The Highlanders are set to face off against the Crusaders in a highly anticipated preseason clash at Rugby Park, Invercargill, on Waitangi Day (Thursday, 6th February). This will be the final warm-up match for the Highlanders ahead of their opening game in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition. This annual