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Here we go folks with another roll call of those we have lost, or they have moved on in recent months. With Eric Carman passing away during March. In no particular order, here we go. Firstly one we missed from last year, Sir Michael Gambon. English – Irish actor with a prolific career spanning 6 […]

The Bluff Service Centre, operated by the Invercargill City Council, will soon relocate temporarily to the Bluff Town Hall. This move comes as the neighboring Bluff Club Hotel is slated for demolition to prepare for the Bluff Oyster Festival happening in May. Related: From Demolition to Celebration

Invercargill City councillor Ian Pottinger is asking business leaders for political accountability over a sister city relationship with China that has gone quiet. A report to the council from manager governance Michael Morris revealed Invercargill has two sister cities – Suqian in China and Kumagaya

The Mataura community is working together on a solution to the disorder problems that have plagued the Mataura Library and Service Centre in recent weeks. Gore District Council Library Manager Emma Sherie took the bold step on Monday (March 25) of reducing opening hours. “Obviously that is not ideal

Briscoes or Briscoes Homeware is a retail store selling a variety of homeware at sometimes heavily discounted prices. It is comparable in size to a medium size discount department store. Many brands are exclusively imported by Briscoes, allowing for such low prices. Briscoes Homeware is the flagship

Residents of Bluecliffs, a small community in Southland, are facing serious challenges due to erosion affecting their properties. During a meeting held on Wednesday with local council and emergency management representatives, the community sought answers and solutions to the persistent erosion cause

For half a century, Recycle South has stood as a beacon of inclusion, initially known as Southland Disability Enterprises. This charitable group has profoundly impacted its staff and the local environment. On March 22nd, they celebrated their 50th anniversary, a day filled with joy and recognition f

Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is currently assessing the potential to bring back the Marsden Point Oil Refinery. This move is part of the government’s broader strategy to guarantee New Zealand’s stable access to fuel. Following the refinery’s shutdown in 2022, this facility was previously cr