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Rural Residents Say No-One Visits Them Because Cars Get Too Dirty
Rural Residents Say No-One Visits Them Because Cars Get Too Dirty
Councils   -   Mar 07, 2025

Residents of Staunton and Fowler Roads have sent a petition to the Invercargill City Council about the state of their road, but a lack of funding means it’s unlikely to be sealed anytime soon. Nick McCleary spoke in the public forum of the Infrastructure and Projects Committee meeting on

SH99 Closed After Crash Near Steel Road Update: NOW OPEN
SH99 Closed After Crash Near Steel Road Update: NOW OPEN
News   -   Mar 04, 2025

* SH99 is closed between Steel Road and Ryal-Bush-Wallacetown Road due to a crash. * Light vehicles should use Ryal-Bush-Wallacetown Road and Branxholme-Makarewa Road as a detour. * Heavy vehicles must take SH6 and Ryal-Bush-Wallacetown Road to bypass the closure. 5:55pm UPDATE: NOW OPEN SH99 is currently closed between Steel Road and

Oceania Track Championships To Rotate Between Countries
Oceania Track Championships To Rotate Between Countries
Sport + Motorsport   -   Mar 04, 2025

* Oceania Track Cycling Championships will alternate between New Zealand and Australia annually. * Cambridge will host in 2026, with Invercargill set for 2028; Australian venues are unconfirmed. * New Zealand Track Nationals will return to Invercargill in 2025 with a proposed seven-day format. The Oceania Track Cycling Championships will continue as an

Illegal Dumping Could Lead To Rates Increase
Illegal Dumping Could Lead To Rates Increase
News   -   Mar 03, 2025

* Environment Southland reported a rise in illegal dumping, including rubbish, vehicles, and animal carcasses. * The council recovered costs for only a few incidents, putting pressure on its budget. * A potential rates increase may be needed to cover cleanup and enforcement efforts. Illegal dumping is becoming a costly issue for Southlanders,

Buchanan Scores First Moto3 Point On Debut
Buchanan Scores First Moto3 Point On Debut
Sport/Motorsport   -   Mar 03, 2025

* Cormac Buchanan secured New Zealand’s first-ever Moto3 World Championship point in his debut race. * Despite an early crash, he battled through 18 laps in extreme heat to finish strong. * Buchanan now shifts focus to round two in Argentina on March 14-16. New Zealand’s Cormac Buchanan made a strong

Rural Residents Say No-One Visits Them Because Cars Get Too Dirty
Councils   -   Mar 07, 2025 Rural Residents Say No-One Visits Them Because Cars Get Too Dirty

Residents of Staunton and Fowler Roads have sent a petition to the Invercargill City Council about the state of their road, but a lack of funding means it’s unlikely to be sealed anytime soon. Nick McCleary spoke in the public forum of the Infrastructure and Projects Committee meeting on

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Rural Residents Say No-One Visits Them Because Cars Get Too Dirty
Rural Residents Say No-One Visits Them Because Cars Get Too Dirty
Councils   -   Mar 07, 2025

Residents of Staunton and Fowler Roads have sent a petition to the Invercargill City Council about the state of their road, but a lack of funding means it’s unlikely to be sealed anytime soon. Nick McCleary spoke in the public forum of the Infrastructure and Projects Committee meeting on

Government Boosts Doctor And Nurse Training In NZ
Government Boosts Doctor And Nurse Training In NZ
Health & Wellbeing   -   Mar 07, 2025

* The Government is increasing medical school placements to train more New Zealand doctors. * Funding will support graduate doctors and nurses in primary care settings across the country. * A new 24/7 digital healthcare service will improve access to medical consultations. The Government has announced a major package aimed at tackling

WATCH LIVE: President Trump Delivers Address To A Joint Session Of Congress
WATCH LIVE: President Trump Delivers Address To A Joint Session Of Congress
World   -   Mar 05, 2025

President Trump delivers an address to a joint session of Congress. Related: Watch: Trump And Zelensky Clash In Heated Oval Office Debate Watch: Joe Rogan Interviews Donald Trump

Mitre 10 Mega Invercargill Celebrates 20 Years
Mitre 10 Mega Invercargill Celebrates 20 Years
Featured   -   Mar 05, 2025

The team at Mitre 10 MEGA Invercargill don’t do things by halves, and for their 20th birthday celebration they have a massive giveaway happening. General Manager Tracy Key and the team started the ball rolling during February, when a customer who spent $20 or more got entry form into

SH99 Closed After Crash Near Steel Road Update: NOW OPEN
SH99 Closed After Crash Near Steel Road Update: NOW OPEN
News   -   Mar 04, 2025

* SH99 is closed between Steel Road and Ryal-Bush-Wallacetown Road due to a crash. * Light vehicles should use Ryal-Bush-Wallacetown Road and Branxholme-Makarewa Road as a detour. * Heavy vehicles must take SH6 and Ryal-Bush-Wallacetown Road to bypass the closure. 5:55pm UPDATE: NOW OPEN SH99 is currently closed between Steel Road and

Oceania Track Championships To Rotate Between Countries
Oceania Track Championships To Rotate Between Countries
Sport + Motorsport   -   Mar 04, 2025

* Oceania Track Cycling Championships will alternate between New Zealand and Australia annually. * Cambridge will host in 2026, with Invercargill set for 2028; Australian venues are unconfirmed. * New Zealand Track Nationals will return to Invercargill in 2025 with a proposed seven-day format. The Oceania Track Cycling Championships will continue as an

Illegal Dumping Could Lead To Rates Increase
Illegal Dumping Could Lead To Rates Increase
News   -   Mar 03, 2025

* Environment Southland reported a rise in illegal dumping, including rubbish, vehicles, and animal carcasses. * The council recovered costs for only a few incidents, putting pressure on its budget. * A potential rates increase may be needed to cover cleanup and enforcement efforts. Illegal dumping is becoming a costly issue for Southlanders,

Buchanan Scores First Moto3 Point On Debut
Buchanan Scores First Moto3 Point On Debut
Sport/Motorsport   -   Mar 03, 2025

* Cormac Buchanan secured New Zealand’s first-ever Moto3 World Championship point in his debut race. * Despite an early crash, he battled through 18 laps in extreme heat to finish strong. * Buchanan now shifts focus to round two in Argentina on March 14-16. New Zealand’s Cormac Buchanan made a strong

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