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Two teenagers have been charged over violent dating app attacks in Invercargill. Police can confirm that two further arrests have been made in relation to a series of violent assaults that occurred over a weekend earlier this month. A 15-year-old male faces charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous

Classic Kiwi songs will stay in copyright for longer under changes to protect artists from losing control of their work. The Government will extend copyright protection for music recordings from 50 years to 70 years after publication. Other works get protection for 70 years after the creator's death.

Rio Tinto will restart a mothballed production line at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, backed by a new wind farm deal with Contact Energy. The companies signed a letter of intent for a power purchase agreement to support restarting Line 4, which has been idle since 2020. The arrangement would see

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) has highlighted the ongoing concerns to council about future provision of elderly housing in the city. A workshop for councillors on the future of elderly housing on Tuesday (May 26), outlined the current issues and challenges. PSS said 55% of Invercargill households are 1-2 person but

Golden Age Tavern in Bluff has dodged losing its liquor licence despite strong opposition from police, health officials and licensing inspectors. The Invercargill District Licensing Committee granted the tavern a shortened 12-month licence last month after a hearing that exposed poor staffing, no courtesy coach, inadequate systems and unidentifiable food

The Government has created a super-ministry to handle cities, housing and the environment. The new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport will absorb the Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Ministry of Transport, and local government functions from Internal Affairs. Legislation passed this week clears

Exhibitors wanting to be involved in this year’s Southland Home Show still have time to register for the iconic event, that has been part of the fabric of the community for 31 years. Held at ILT Stadium Southland, the event on August 15 and 16 sees thousands of people

Shoppers at Invercargill Central Mall were treated to a scene straight out of the roaring twenties on Saturday morning, as glamorous Gatsby showgirls, gangsters, and a stunning 1925 Chrysler transformed the mall into a theatrical slice of vintage spectacle. The unique promotional photoshoot was created to build excitement for Alzheimer’