Southland

A true southern icon marked an important anniversary mid December 2021. It’s 50 years ago that the Kingston Flyer started service running between Kingston and Fairlight in northern Southland. The history of the steam train goes way back further than what we know of it now. The train started its runs

Government officials are confident Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will not close if aluminium prices remain high. But they warn there are risks this will add millions of tonnes to greenhouse gas emissions. Southland has been gearing up to cope with losing hundreds of jobs and lots of spending when th

Police can now release the name of the woman who died in a crash on Palmerston Street, Riverton yesterday. She was 31-year-old Raeann Cynthia Cook of Fairfax. Police extend their sympathies to her partner, whānau and wider Riverton community. Enquiries in relation to the crash are ongoing. A give a

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found low levels of toxic algae in Waituna Lagoon. Toxic algae, or planktonic cyanobacteria (floating or suspended algae found in lakes), is different to that found in rivers during warmer months, but still produces toxins that can be harmful to people a

Job of the Week – E Hayes & Co – Customer Salesperson for Outdoor Power Department. E Hayes are a successful and long-established family-owned retail business and RIGHT NOW we are looking for an experienced and specialist salesperson to work in our busy Invercargill store servicing a well-establishe

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over tonight, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $6.4 million up for grabs on Saturday. Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $5 million. Lotto First Division will be $1 million on Saturday.

Heavy rain and northwest gales for parts of central and southern New Zealand An active front moves over southern New Zealand from the Tasman Sea today, then moves slowly over central New Zealand during the weekend. This front is forecast to deliver heavy rain to western areas, and northwest gales to

A2 Milk is a step closer to taking a controlling stake in Mataura Valley Milk, but says it will be at least a couple of years before it starts making profits. ATM disclosed its intentions in August and has now entered binding agreements to buy a 75 percent stake in the Southland based infant formula