Will you be standing again?   Yes, I will be standing again for 1 more term. Why or why not? I reason for standing for council, is to try and ensure we have good governance, and the right decisions are made on behalf of our local population How long have you

Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel wrapped up fourth spot on the points table after posting a closely-fought 61-55 win over Go Media Stars in Invercargill on Monday. Both teams were out to finish the season on a positive note, the Steel looking to get over the disappointment of narrowly missing

Rental prices across most of New Zealand have fallen, offering some welcome relief for tenants. According to new data from realestate.co.nz, the national average asking rent in June 2025 was $636—down 2.7% from $653 in June 2024. Wellington renters benefited the most from the price drop,

Will you be standing again?   Yes. It would be the greatest honour of my life to serve as the Mayor of Invercargill. I recently stepped away from my leadership role at one of Southland’s leading business advisory and accounting firms. That decision reflects the seriousness of my commitment. I’

The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), including its Telford campus, will once again operate independently from 1 January 2026, following a Government announcement to restore regional governance to ten institutes nationwide. OPINION: Putting Polytechnics Back in Local HandsBy Hon Penny Simmonds, Minister for Vocational Education Vocational education is one of

* Clyde Street in Invercargill will be closed southbound for resurfacing repairs on 16 and 17 July * Several state highway sites in Southland will have lane drops, detours or stop/go controls * Contractors and events will also affect traffic with short closures and managed diversions in place Motorists in Invercargill and

* Schools and preschools across New Zealand wore pyjamas to support hospitalised children’s families * Ronald McDonald House Charity warned more funding is needed as demand for help continues to rise * Southland locals joined nationwide efforts to help families stay close during medical emergencies In late June, schools, childcare centres, and

* Margaret Brown to step down after 17 years in aged care leadership roles * She helped shape Hawthorndale Village into a model of compassionate dementia care * Brown will stay on until September to support the transition of leadership After 17 years dedicated to aged care, Hawthorndale Care Village general manager Margaret