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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

Exercise should be the primary treatment for depression and other common mental health conditions, according to University of South Australia (UniSA) researchers.  The most comprehensive review of research from UniSA shows that mild to moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological dist

* Scott O’Donnell appointed to help grow KiwiRail’s freight and logistics capabilities * A conflict-of-interest plan ensures transparency with his ongoing business connections * He also led Invercargill mall redevelopment on time and within budget Southland businessman Scott O’Donnell has been appointed to the KiwiRail board, adding valuable freight and

* Bluff Maritime Museum's collection is now digitised for global viewing and improved access * Project Ark team helped establish consistent systems for managing and locating artefacts * The project supports better preservation and sharing of Southland’s regional heritage stories A major digitisation effort at the Bluff Maritime Museum has

* Liam MacDonald and Anthony Ralston jointly won the Southland Sports Car Club championship * MacDonald secured multiple class wins across ClubSport and Speed events throughout the season * Ralston achieved top placings in Race categories, matching MacDonald's points for the title Liam MacDonald and Anthony Ralston, both from Invercargill, were