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Professor Lester Levy has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Health NZ, with a focus on reducing waiting times, boosting productivity, and fostering compassion in the healthcare system. The announcement, made by the government on Monday, marks a significant shift in leadership and strategy fo

The term “legend” doesn’t quite capture the magnitude of the loss felt this week with the passing of John Mayall. A true pioneer in the world of blues, Mayall’s influence stretched far and wide, nurturing a generation of musicians who would go on to shape the course of rock and blues history. His ba

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster will leave the police at the end of his contract in 2025. His term will officially conclude on 2 April 2025, as confirmed by a police spokesperson. Coster’s leadership has been marked by significant challenges, including the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shortly af

Media personality and Invercargill City councillor Darren Ludlow has rubbished the show that interviewed Mayor Nobby Clark which led to his code of conduct. Cr Ludlow wasn’t at the June meeting where the council discussed his first code of conduct complaint, but he had plenty to say at council today

The Fiordland Trails Trust has announced the approval of a 13km extension to its multiuse trail, with a 2km section to Sinclair Road expected to be completed by Christmas. This extension has faced numerous delays since mid-2022, mainly due to the need for a Wildlife Permit and a lizard management pl

ILT is thrilled to announce The Great Pub Cash Giveaway, an exciting competition exclusive to ILT taverns, featuring an impressive prize pool of $12,000. One lucky winner will receive a grand prize of $5,000, and there will be seven weekly draws of $1,000; one at each of the ILT’s neighbourhood tave

Invercargill resident Melvin Butler is taking his ongoing complaint about motorists having to register their vehicles before parking, to Internal Affairs. Despite winning a case against the Invercargill City Council in February that the existing Parking Control bylaw had not authorised that requirem

Business students at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) recently attended a guest lecture by Dr Jacob Wood from James Cook University (JCU), Singapore. The lecture, titled “Trade and Economic Development in Asia – Asia’s Century,” focused on the strategic importance of Asia in global trade a