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Te Pukenga has been forced to reveal that it agreed to pay out its former chief executive $195,075, National’s Tertiary Educations spokesperson and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “After months trying to keep the size of the payment a secret, Te Pukenga was forced to reveal it made the payment

Invercargill man Matt Fisken has announced that he is standing for ACT in the Christchurch Central electorate in this year’s General Election. The 19 year old former Verdon College student is currently studying for his BA majoring in political science and international relations and minoring in stra

The beloved tuatara of Invercargill, including the famous Henry and his friends, are slated to move into a new residence in the popular Queens Park animal reserve. This move is a key part of the city’s museum redevelopment project, known as Project 1225, which includes the demolition of the existing

In a series of unsettling events, Invercargill and was the scene of multiple incidents over the weekend, including an assault, another ram raid, and a suspicious car fire, which are currently under investigation by the local police. Related: Simmonds – Violent Crime In South Increases Under Labour T

The Pomona Street ram raid is yet another example of the increasing crime problems in our city. I send my support to the owners of this shop and hope that the individuals involved can be apprehended as soon as possible. Just because these crimes continue to happen does not make them right. We need t

Update 11am: Missing Children Found Safe in Mavora Lakes Area “The two children reported missing in the Mavora Lakes area have been located and are safe,” confirmed Inspector Mike Bowman, Area Commander of Southland Police. “Searchers found them near the lake, about 1.5 kilometers from the campgroun

Robin McNeill, CEO of Invercargill based SpaceOps NZ, today announced that SpaceOps NZ had concluded negotiations to take over AUT’s radio astronomy operations at Spark’s Warkworth Satellite Earth Station, effective from 3rd July 2023. By tuning into radio waves emitted by some of the most distant o

Methane is an irrelevant Greenhouse Gas.Dr Tom Sheahens NZ speaking tour invercargill Meeting. How responsible is methane and nitrous oxide for global warming? Come to a public meeting on Monday at the Ascot Park in Invercargill to find out. Groundswell NZ is bringing Dr Tom Sheahan, an American aca