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The Reserve Bank has made a bold move to support New Zealand’s struggling economy, cutting the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 2.5 percent. The decision exceeded some expectations, with the market divided between a 25 or 50 basis point drop. The Monetary Policy Committee

The progress result for the Environment Southland elections held on Saturday, 11 October, is as follows. Fiordland Constituency (1 vacancy) Votes Received: As the number of nominations received did not exceed the number of vacancies, Paul EVANS is elected unopposed. Eastern-Dome Constituency (2 vacancies) Votes Received: As the number of

Incumbent Mayor Rob Scott returns with a lead of 4,726 votes over previous Mayor Gary Tong. Scott received 6,017 votes, Tong received 1,291 votes and Wendy Joy Baker received 420 votes in the progress results today. Progress results cover about 85% of the voting paper returns, with

Incumbent Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has been returned for a second term by a resounding majority over his sole opponent, Gore businesswoman Nicky Davis. Bell captured 2,917 of the votes cast, as of yesterday (Friday), compared to 1,270 for Davis. Today’s progress results see three new

Progress results in for Invercargill City Council Progress results have confirmed the first members of Invercargill City Council, with polls in this year’s local body elections now officially closed. Polls throughout New Zealand closed at midday on Saturday, 11 October. Progress results delivered to Invercargill City Council at 1

A wide mix of creative talents were honoured at this year’s ILT Southland Art Awards, with winners announced at a ceremony at He Waka Tuia in Invercargill on Friday, 10 October. Now in its second year, the event drew 155 entries, with 67 artworks selected as finalists across seven

A red flag with two laps to go denied New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan the chance of banking vital points at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia yesterday. Round 18 of the Moto3 World Championship saw the Southlander finish 16th, just 0.2 seconds from the points at the

Southland's tourism sector is growing, with funding support from the Government ensuring that the positivity continues. For the 12 months to June 2025, total regional tourist spend in this province reached $359.7 million, an increase of $2.1 million on the previous year, according to Great South.