* The adult minimum wage will rise to $23.50 an hour from April 2025. * The increase supports workers while balancing economic recovery and business stability. * Starting-out and training wage rates remain at 80 per cent of the adult rate. The adult minimum wage in New Zealand will increase by 1.

* Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s Pink Campervan will visit Bluff and Invercargill this week. * Specialist nurses will provide free advice on breast health, screening, and risk reduction. * Early detection improves survival rates, with mammograms recommended from age 40. Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s Pink Campervan will be visiting Bluff and

* Brad Fallow will represent Southland in a top national excavator competition this March. * Three women are finalists for the first time in the event’s 31-year history. * The event will include career-focused experiences for those exploring civil construction. Invercargill’s Brad Fallow is set to take on the nation’s

Editors Note: The original article was published in complete and has been updated. Retail crime continues to be an issue in the South, as it is in many other parts of the country, with Government moves to clamp down on crime an important boost. Last year I attended a public

* Kiwi Econet's edible bale netting offers a sustainable alternative to plastic netting. * Southland farmer Grant Lightfoot created the product, inspired while working as a diver. * Farmers worldwide are showing strong interest, including requests from Texas. A Southland farmer's innovative edible bale netting is gaining worldwide attention,

Anna Star is someone who truly lives up to her surname. Highly respected for the positive impact she makes across all facets of life, Mrs Star was bestowed with a Community Service Award today by Southland District Council and the Fiordland Community Board. The award was presented by Mayor Rob

A jewel of the Fiordland community was celebrated today. Judy Matthews received a Community Service Award from Southland District Council and the Fiordland Community Board, reflecting her outstanding commitment to the area. The award was presented by Mayor Rob Scott, who said she was a “driving force” behind many community

In this episode of 90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor. We cover the latest museum updates, including breathtaking interactive displays designed by the Gibson Group, a unique Earth, Sea, and Sky theme, and a stunning digital waterfall entry. While construction is on track, final touches are slightly delayed for iwi