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The Government has announced major changes to the Clean Vehicle Standard in a bid to make vehicles more affordable for New Zealanders. These changes, set to take effect from 1 January 2026, are aimed at easing financial pressure on car importers and preventing higher prices from being passed on to

Gore is gearing up for a magical day of festive fun as the much-loved Santa Parade and Christmas Carnival return on Sunday, 14 December. The celebrations kick off at 12 noon with Santa and his cheerful crew making their way down Gore’s Main Street, followed by an afternoon of

Wakatipu High School Volleyball Team in Crash - 12 InjuredA Queenstown high school volleyball team is recovering from a crash last night that left a dozen people injured in Invercargill. All 12 patients were taken to Southland Hospital as a result of the three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Yarrow

The Warehouse Group is planning to cut head office jobs as part of a wide-ranging cost reset, following another quarter of weak profits despite a slight lift in sales. The retailer, which includes The Warehouse, Noel Leeming, and Warehouse Stationery, posted sales of $674.1 million for the 13 weeks

Bluff is getting into the Christmas spirit with a full calendar of festive events lined up for December, promising a season full of fun and celebration for all ages. The festivities begin on Sunday 7 December with the much-loved Santa Parade, proudly supported this year by South Port NZ Ltd.

The Government has announced a major cost-saving achievement with the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme, revealing two new ferries will be delivered under budget and enter service in 2029. The $596 million fixed-price contract has been signed between Ferry Holdings and experienced Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International. Rail Minister Winston

Parliament has taken a key step towards easing delays in the building consent system by progressing two Bills focused on improving efficiency and accountability in the construction industry. The Self Certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers Bill passed its first reading this week. If passed into law, it would allow experienced

Firefighters were kept busy overnight with a series of fires across Dunedin and the wider Clutha district. A total of five separate incidents were reported, three of which are being treated as suspicious. The first fire broke out just before 4pm at a residential property in Dunedin city. Firefighters arrived