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A new university research fund will cut red tape while directing academic effort towards economic growth. Cabinet has approved the final design of the Tertiary Research Excellence Fund, which replaces the Performance-Based Research Fund from 2027. The new system will invest $315 million per year in research capability across New

Southern Steel captain Kimiora Poi will miss the ANZ Premiership playoffs after a calf injury ruled her out for the rest of the season. The setback comes just as Steel secured its place in the Finals Series with two regular season games still to play. Steel's superior win

Gore District Council wants residents to weigh in on the rules that govern their water supply. The Water Services Bylaw is up for review as part of the council's regular statutory cycle. The bylaw sets out who is responsible for what when it comes to drinking water — from

Police want to hear from anyone who saw a vehicle deliberately driven at pedestrians in Balclutha last month. A person was struck and moderately injured when a car with four occupants was driven intentionally towards groups of people on Clyde Street, near Lanark Street, around 2am on Sunday May 17.

New government funding for wilding conifers will not solve Southland's problems. Environment Southland biosecurity team leader plants Jolie Hazley welcomed the $79 million nationwide boost announced this week but warned it had limits at a committee meeting last Wednesday. "I'm not expecting that any new

One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Allanton. tate Highway1/Main South Road between Allanton and East Taieri reopened about 1.30am Sturday morning following a fatal crash yesterday afternoon. The road reopened after police completed their onsite investigation at the intersection with Law

Police can now release the name of the man who was found deceased at a Sommerville Street, Andersons Bay, property on Friday 22 May. He was Douglas Alexander Senior, 58, from Andersons Bay. Police extend our deepest condolences to Douglas's family and friends during this difficult time. The

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