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* Court decision halts costly resource consent requirements for over 3000 Southland farmers. * Farmers faced expenses of up to $30,000 just to continue routine farming. * Legislative changes to the Resource Management Act are expected later this year. A recent court decision has provided relief for over 3000 Southland farmers, pausing

The Invercargill tram system, a once pivotal component of the city’s public transport, presents a fascinating tale of technological evolution, community engagement, and eventual obsolescence. Beginning with horse-drawn trams in 1881, Invercargill’s transit landscape underwent a significant transform

* Sydney Street pipe upgrade continues with delays expected until August. * Tay Street resurfacing scheduled for Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 March with detours. * State highway repairs and closures planned across Southland this month. Invercargill City Council Works * Sydney Street Pipe Upgrade – SouthRoads is upgrading pipes along Sydney Street between St

Alex Little of Lower Hutt won the Mobil Delvac 1 Trophy for the sixth time when the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Truck Championship visited Teretonga Park in Invercargill for the annual Southern Thunder meeting over the weekend. Little drove his Freightliner Century to two wins and a third across

A missing hunter on Stewart Island was successfully rescued after activating a personal locator beacon, highlighting the importance of carrying essential safety equipment during outdoor adventures. The man, part of a hunting group at Port Adventure's Bosom Hunting block, had left the hut with plans to return by

Police are continuing to investigate the train fatality that occurred in Invercargill yesterday evening. The incident involved an adult male who was struck by a train at the rail pedestrian crossing near the corner of Tyne and Ness Street shortly after 5pm. Related: A Person Has Died After Being Hit

The Hokonui Under-18 marching team has won the New Zealand Championships for the third consecutive year in a row. The club’s younger team Hokonui Under-13’s also won a national title making it the second time undefeated, and were also awarded 1st technical and 1st display. Invercargill hosted the

* Emergency services responded to a serious train incident in Invercargill at 5:20pm. * The incident happened at the Ness Street pedestrian crossing near Elles Road. * Emergency services, including two fire trucks, responded to the tragic incident. Updated 9pm: A person has died after being struck by a freight train at