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Self-certification Benefits Local Plumbers and Drainlayers
Self-certification Benefits Local Plumbers and Drainlayers
Opinion   -   May 03, 2026

A self-certification scheme, allowing skilled plumbers and drainlayers to sign off their own work, will provide huge benefits for Southlanders. The Government is progressing the "Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers Bill" to put responsibility into trusted tradies' hands and has recently decided to expand it to cover

Parents to Get Easier Access to Funded Treatment Through Local Pharmacies
Parents to Get Easier Access to Funded Treatment Through Local Pharmacies
Health & Wellbeing   -   May 03, 2026

Parents in Invercargill and across New Zealand will soon have easier and cheaper access to treatment for their children's common health conditions, with community pharmacists set to offer expanded services from June. Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister David Seymour announced the proposal, which aims to

Lucky Streak Continues As Invercargill Lands Another Division Win
Lucky Streak Continues As Invercargill Lands Another Division Win
News   -   May 02, 2026

An Invercargill Lotto player is celebrating tonight after winning Second Division in the live Saturday draw — the third Southland win in just a few weeks. The lucky player, who purchased their ticket through the MyLotto app, takes home $29,643, sharing the prize with eight other Second Division winners across

SH8 Closed as Contractors Work to Clear Rolled Truck
SH8 Closed as Contractors Work to Clear Rolled Truck
News   -   May 02, 2026

1pm Update: State Highway 8/Tarras-Cromwell Road has reopened after a truck crash overnight that closed the road near the Lindis River Bridge. People are asked to take care travelling on this route. ends A crashed truck is blocking State Highway 8 between Tarras and Cromwell this morning, with contractors

Local Charities Chosen as Rugby Southland's Official Partners
Local Charities Chosen as Rugby Southland's Official Partners
News   -   May 02, 2026

Rugby Southland has chosen two local charities as its official partners for the next two seasons, selecting the Loss and Grief Centre Southland and Inclusive Activity Murihiku (iAM) from 16 applications. The partnerships will focus on both fundraising and promoting the work of each organisation across Southland, with Rugby Southland

Invercargill Funeral Notices - Saturday 2nd May
Invercargill Funeral Notices - Saturday 2nd May
Invercargill & Southland Funeral Notices   -   May 02, 2026

🕊️ Today’s Remembrances: Notices & Tributes 🕊️ View the latest Death Notices, In Memoriams, and Acknowledgements for the Southland region. Updated daily, Monday through Saturday. 🤝 A Free Service for Families We invite you to share your memories and thanks. Send your notices or acknowledgements to: 📧 [email protected] Latest News Loading.

Winton Maternity Manager Wins Surprise Community Service Award
Winton Maternity Manager Wins Surprise Community Service Award
News   -   May 01, 2026

A Winton health worker's three decades of dedication to rural maternity care has been recognised with a surprise Community Service Award. Debbie McDougall, service manager at Winton Maternity Centre, was presented with the award by Southland District Council and the Oreti Community Board on Thursday in a ceremony

Rugby Southland Invests $100,000 in Grassroots Fund for Local Clubs
Rugby Southland Invests $100,000 in Grassroots Fund for Local Clubs
News   -   May 01, 2026

Rugby Southland has launched a new grassroots fund with the Southland Foundation, investing $100,000 to secure the future of community rugby across the province. The Rugby Southland Grassroots Fund is designed to grow over time through public donations and bequests, creating a sustainable funding source for rugby at all

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