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The Fiordland Trails Trust is advocating for financial support from the Southland District Council, challenging the fairness of the council’s decision-making process. Over the last eight years, the trust has developed the Upukerora Trail, which circles Te Anau, and the Lake2Lake Trail, linking Manap

In a significant move, the Government has dismissed the Health New Zealand board, appointing a commissioner due to serious financial concerns. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti cited issues with oversight, overspending, and a “significant deterioration in financial outlook” as the primary reasons for th

The Warehouse Group has been approached by the company’s founder and an Australian private equity firm regarding potential interest in acquiring its shares. Sir Stephen Tindall, the founder of The Warehouse, and Adamantem Capital Partners have initiated this move. Both parties have a significant int

Time in the gym has been rewarding for Southland basketballer Maggie Manson. The Central Southland College head girl and Academy Southland leadership athlete has had a busy month playing for the Southland Storm in the TUPU League and Otago at the national under-18 championships. Competing in the sen

The Southland Stags have unveiled their squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC season. Co-coaches Matt Saunders and James Wilson lead a team combining seasoned professionals with promising new talent, all geared up to perform at their best. Building on the momentum from last year’s memorable campaign, the

It was two days of great sales for exhibitors of the Southland Home Show last weekend at ILT Stadium Southland. Organiser George Owen said the exhibitors did really well compared to last year,  with a “quality” crowd that was slightly quieter than 2023. Home shows attract a niche market of people wh

Early this morning, firefighters responded to a machinery fire at the Freight Haulage depot near Bluff Road, effectively containing and extinguishing the blaze within a few hours. At approximately 8 a.m. emergency services received a call reporting a fire involving a piece of machinery. Responding p

Tom Discusses Invercargill Growth, Speed Limits, and New Council Building | 90 Seconds Plus” Join us for this week’s episode of 90 Seconds Plus as Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell discusses the recent growth in Invercargill, positive real estate trends, and the impact of the Tiwai Point smelter decision on