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Environment Southland has identified toxic algae in the Aparima River at Thornbury, raising concerns for public safety and animal health in the area. The discovery follows routine monitoring, which found conditions suitable for algae growth in the river. Earlier in the week algae was reported in the Mataura river. Algae

Career firefighter union members in the south are facing pay cuts while they carry on their two-weekly strikes from this Friday. Invercargill NZPFU representative Aaron Ramsey said strike action is continuing on Mondays and Fridays for an hour, on the corner of Gala Street, where the protest moved several weeks

“It is a real privilege to have been reselected as National’s candidate for Southland. Representing this electorate has been a real privilege, and I’m proud to once again put my name forward to serve the people of Southland.” Mr Mooney was first elected in 2020 and has since

Police searching for a man missing in Lake Manapouri have recovered a body, bringing a week-long operation to a close. The search began on Saturday 14 March at about 6.15pm, when Police were notified that a man had fallen overboard from a vessel roughly one kilometre offshore. Emergency services

Marching Southland once again delivered an impressive performance at the New Zealand Marching Championships 2026, held at Te Rauparaha Arena on 13 and 14 March. The national event brought together 30 teams from across the country, creating a highly competitive environment. Despite the strong field, Southland’s four teams stood

Walkinshaw TWG Racing has appointed Scott O’Donnell as a Director, following the purchase of shares in the Melbourne-based team by ODFI Ltd. The move adds another experienced figure to the team’s leadership while maintaining its current name and structure. ODFI Ltd joins existing shareholders, the Walkinshaw Group led

Datagrid New Zealand has signed a major long-term energy agreement with Mercury, securing a 140 megawatt Power Purchase Option Agreement to support its growing artificial intelligence infrastructure. The 15-year deal is among the largest commercial energy arrangements in the country dedicated to high-performance computing and AI operations. The agreement provides

The Government has opened public consultation on two new packages aimed at updating New Zealand’s transport rules, focusing on everyday safety and reducing compliance costs for freight operators. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the changes are designed to address practical issues faced by families, drivers and trucking companies. “For