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Police are asking Southland residents to check their rural properties as the search continues for missing Kapuka farmer Kevin Belling. Belling disappeared from his Motu Rimu farm in Kapuka on January 9, sparking an extensive search operation involving Land Search and Rescue teams. Detective Sergeant John Kean said police have

Workers at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will begin industrial action on Monday after bargaining talks with Rio Tinto broke down. Around 185 E tū union members are set to take action on May 4, 6, 8, and 10 following months of unsuccessful negotiations that began in 2024. E tū

Skilled plumbers and drainlayers will soon be able to sign off their own work under an expanded government scheme designed to speed up building projects and reduce costs. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk announced the Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers Bill will cover more residential work and some commercial

Update: Now Open. State Highway 6 north of Invercargill has been closed tonight after a three-vehicle crash left several people injured. The Winton-Lorneville Highway is blocked in both directions at Makarewa between Orion Road East and Flora Road East following the incident, which was reported around 6.40pm. Ambulance services

Congestion will no longer be a problem at Autoplex now that its car parking redevelopment is almost complete. The business is in the final stages of its car parking upgrade and ready to sign off an extra 10 car parking spaces, to cater for ongoing growth. Owner Daniel Blain has

Hospice South's volunteer team has been recognised with a Minister of Health Volunteer Award, taking out the Community NGO category at a ceremony held at Parliament. The award acknowledges the contribution of more than 400 volunteers who collectively provided over 46,500 hours of service in the past

Environment Southland is asking residents and businesses to share their views on proposed changes to council fees and charges for 2026-27. The council has completed a comprehensive review of its Fees and Charges Schedule, aiming to improve transparency and ensure alignment with current legislation and council bylaws. Most fees will

A marketing manager from Invercargill has been recognised at a national level, earning a spot as a finalist in the Innovation category at the Reseller News Women in ICT Awards. Tina Guina of Focus Technology Group was selected from a record 217 nominations across 77 organisations in New Zealand'