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Southland's tourism sector is growing, with funding support from the Government ensuring that the positivity continues. For the 12 months to June 2025, total regional tourist spend in this province reached $359.7 million, an increase of $2.1 million on the previous year, according to Great South.

Thirteen Lotto players across New Zealand are celebrating a midweek boost after each winning $20,210 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night’s live draw. Among the winners was a player from Southland who bought their ticket through the MyLotto app. In addition to those wins, one lucky Hamilton

The ILT is starting to feel the pinch of the cost of living crisis, but hasn’t given up throwing big parties in the CBD. There’s some great events underway in downtown Invercargill, with ‘throwback’ parties at some of its inner city bars.  ILT held its monthly meeting on

Police investigating the death of a 36-year-old man in North Dunedin are calling on the public to help by providing any photos or videos that could assist with the ongoing homicide inquiry. The man was found dead at a property on Great King Street at around 2pm on Friday 3

"Police have located a body in the Manapouri area. A search was commenced on Monday evening for a man who had not returned after going hunting off Supply Bay Road near Lake Manapouri. Police were notified when the man failed to return at 2pm as intended. A body, believed

Southland-based company Awarua Synergy was a winner at the PROtrade United Industry Awards, held in Brisbane, Australia, at the weekend. Competing against a field of leading trade companies from across Australia and New Zealand, Awarua Synergy was nominated for three awards and took home the top honour for its outstanding

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A 25-year-old man appeared in the Dunedin District Court today facing a murder charge after the death of another man in North Dunedin. Police Investigate Homicide After Dunedin DeathA homicide investigation is underway in North Dunedin after a 36-year-old man was found dead at a property on Great King Street