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The Government has announced major changes to New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS), marking the first significant update since 2011. The changes aim to simplify the process, reduce costs, and make it easier for young people to obtain a full driver licence. Transport Minister Chris Bishop said, “These

The Southland Rodeo Association is expecting another big crowd for its annual event this weekend. Last year saw record numbers through the gate of more than 4000 people, with plenty of action from the bucking bulls to entertain everyone. Now in its 67th year, the Southland Rodeo is part of

A tense exchange during an Invercargill City Council committee meeting has left one councillor refusing to apologise for a pointed remark, despite a prolonged silence and requests from colleagues. The moment unfolded on Tuesday during a discussion about a projects report. Councillor Ian Pottinger voiced criticism of spending on the

Police in Southland are continuing efforts to find missing Invercargill man Kevin Belling, who has now been missing for nearly four weeks. The 62-year-old was reported missing on Sunday 18 January. He was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on Friday 9 January and has not been heard from

One international motor racing event has already been run and won at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this year but the Southland Sports Car Club are already looking to the next event featuring drivers from several different countries. The Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest will be held over the weekend of

Police have charged a man with murder following the death of a woman in Crichton, Clutha, on Friday 23 January. Emergency services were called to Adams Flats Road at around 6.10pm. A woman was found dead at the scene, and a second person was critically injured. Following a bedside

Starting today, New Zealanders can receive prescriptions for up to 12-months, saving them money and simplifying access to medicines, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a commonsense change that will make a real difference to patients who have stable, long-term conditions like asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and high blood pressure,

Bluff’s popular annual Summer Sounds concert will take place from 2pm on Sunday 15 February at the Bluff Oyster Festival site on Barrow Street, Bluff. The Oyster Festival site is the latest venue for the event which Bluff Promotions had originally taken to the Gunpit on Bluff Hill until