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A lucky Lotto player from Wellington has scored big after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Wellington.. Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will

A little of what happens on a high country merino sheep station in New Zealand producing superfine merino wool.

Queen’s Birthday Honours 2017 Many Southlanders were today honoured by the Queen.  What incredible dedication to our community, leaving a legacy of hardwork and ongoing achievement. Congratulations all! Mr Stephen Edward Canny, Invercargill, for services to the community, governance and cycling. Mrs

Talofa Lava to our Invers Samoan community. Congratulations on marking 55 years of independance. Samoa celebrates 55 years of independence Samoa celebrates 55 years of independence today with the New Zealand Prime Minister, Bill English and other overseas dignitaries in attendance. Samoa’s Head of S

The lives of rural New Zealanders are at risk every day because of poor connectivity and inequitable health services, a rural health leader says.  Dr Martin London, chair of the Rural Health Alliance of Aotearoa New Zealand (RHAANZ), says government needs to help remove barriers so rural people’s he

This week the spotlight goes in New Zealand Country Music with the 44th New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards being held in Gore, the home of New Zealand country music. This is no small beer event. Over 700 contestants from all over New Zealand find their way to Gore to perform in front of audiences totall

The Invercargill City Council this afternoon approved its 2017/18 budget, with a rates rise of 3.95%, which is below the 4.7% proposed at the beginning of public consultation, Chairman of Finance and Policy Cr Darren Ludlow said today. Cr Ludlow said Council had reviewed the proposed projects, their

Fonterra Co-operative Group today increased its 2016/17 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 15 cents to $6.15 per kgMS. Chairman John Wilson said the increase reflects the strong fundamentals supporting global dairy markets. “World dairy prices have risen in recent months and as we near the end of the s