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Invercargill’s Splash Palace leisure pool is set to reopen earlier than expected following the completion of essential maintenance work. The pool, which closed on 3 March for the installation of new foam tile flooring, welcomed visitors back on Saturday 22 March — two days earlier than scheduled. Invercargill City Council
• Ten Torpedo7 stores will be rebranded as outlet shops focusing on discounted outdoor gear • Two more store closures confirmed as the retailer tightens its physical store footprint • Online sales and flagship stores will remain key priorities for the brand going forward Torpedo7 is undergoing major changes under its new owners,
* Two youths were arrested after a reported early morning burglary in Bluff * Police Dog Unit helped locate both offenders after they fled the scene on foot * One youth will face Youth Court while the other is referred to Youth Aid According to Senior Sergeant Mel Robertson, Police were called to
Margot Hishon has been appointed as the new Chair of Community Trust South. With extensive governance experience, Mrs Hishon previously held the role between 2016 and 2018 and has a strong understanding of the Trust’s operations and the communities it supports. Community Trust South Chief Executive Jackie Flutey confirmed
* The Warehouse Group cut digital spending by $26.6 million, reducing overall project costs. * Net profit rose to $11.8 million, reversing a $23.7 million loss the previous year. * Sales declined 1.6%, but improved trends were noted in the second quarter. The Warehouse Group has significantly reduced its
* Police have confirmed the identity of the man in the train incident. * The victim was 54-year-old Geoffrey Francis McIver from Invercargill. * Authorities have referred the matter to the Coroner for investigation. A Person Has Died After Being Hit By A Freight Train In Invercargill* Emergency services responded to a serious
Thousands of people enjoyed international food and entertainment at the annual Southland Multicultural Food Festival on Saturday. Tributes were flowing in from those invited to come along and be part of the special day, including the Southland Sri Lankan Society. “It was meticulously planned and executed making it a resounding
* A Southland Hospital patient’s lung cancer went undiagnosed for over five years. * The Health and Disability Commission found multiple missed opportunities to detect the cancer. * Health NZ Southern apologised and pledged to improve radiology processes and staffing. A Southland Hospital patient’s lung cancer diagnosis was delayed for over