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* Schools and preschools across New Zealand wore pyjamas to support hospitalised children’s families * Ronald McDonald House Charity warned more funding is needed as demand for help continues to rise * Southland locals joined nationwide efforts to help families stay close during medical emergencies In late June, schools, childcare centres, and

* Margaret Brown to step down after 17 years in aged care leadership roles * She helped shape Hawthorndale Village into a model of compassionate dementia care * Brown will stay on until September to support the transition of leadership After 17 years dedicated to aged care, Hawthorndale Care Village general manager Margaret

Winter in Southland can feel endless, but your home doesn’t need to. The right electric appliances can take the sting out of frosty mornings, tame draughty villas and make bedtime downright blissful. Below is a plain-English look at four popular options—fan heaters, panel heaters, oil column heaters and

* New digital health service allows virtual consultations with NZ-registered doctors and nurses. * Over 4,500 people have already used the service since its pilot in May. * Aims to reduce pressure on emergency departments and improve access to care. New Zealanders across the country can now access trusted primary healthcare around

Invercargill Airport is preparing for a significant terminal upgrade aimed at improving security, passenger flow, and overall customer experience. With a $4 million investment, the airport’s redevelopment is designed to meet aviation security screening standards while paving the way for more efficient jet services. Key changes include upgraded systems

HW Richardson will be ready to open its first hydrogen production and dual-refuelling station at its Clifton site in coming months. Resource consent was approved for the original site in Gore back in 2023, before the company decided to pivot and concentrate on establishing one at its new 20ha freight

Invercargill City Council is leaning towards changing its recycling system to separate glass from other materials, amid growing concern the city is falling behind national standards. Currently, residents use a single 240 litre bin for mixed recycling, collected fortnightly. This includes glass, which has led to safety issues and cost

Hundreds of distressed customers as well as staff working in the South City Mall feel they have been unfairly targeted by a parking management company employed by the mall owner. Smart Compliance Management has started monitoring the carpark for the past two and half weeks and pinging people with $85