Margot Hishon has been appointed as the new Chair of Community Trust South. With extensive governance experience, Mrs Hishon previously held the role between 2016 and 2018 and has a strong understanding of the Trust’s operations and the communities it supports. Community Trust South Chief Executive Jackie Flutey confirmed

* The Warehouse Group cut digital spending by $26.6 million, reducing overall project costs. * Net profit rose to $11.8 million, reversing a $23.7 million loss the previous year. * Sales declined 1.6%, but improved trends were noted in the second quarter. The Warehouse Group has significantly reduced its

Thousands of people enjoyed international food and entertainment at the annual Southland Multicultural Food Festival on Saturday. Tributes were flowing in from those invited to come along and be part of the special day, including the Southland Sri Lankan Society. “It was meticulously planned and executed making it a resounding

* A Southland Hospital patient’s lung cancer went undiagnosed for over five years. * The Health and Disability Commission found multiple missed opportunities to detect the cancer. * Health NZ Southern apologised and pledged to improve radiology processes and staffing. A Southland Hospital patient’s lung cancer diagnosis was delayed for over

* A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 140 km southwest of Tuatapere at 101 km depth. * A tsunami warning has been issued; residents urged to avoid beaches and coastal waters. * Southland residents reported strong shaking, with some evacuations in Invercargill. Two Arrested After Invercargill Store Robbery* Two youths arrested following an

On 23 March 2025, Winston Peters delivered his State of the Nation speech, addressing key political, economic, and social issues facing New Zealand. In his speech, Peters strongly criticised protesters outside the event, condemned the previous Labour government's economic management, and outlined his party's vision for

Police are asking for the public’s help following an aggravated robbery at the On the Spot Collingwood Foodcentre on North Road in Invercargill. The incident occurred around 3.30am this morning (Monday 24 March) when four individuals entered the store. Two were armed with knives, while another carried a

* Former Invercargill councillor Karen Arnold must clear her gorse-covered section after losing a dispute. * Arnold blames gorse from Bluff Hill land, co-owned by the council and DOC. * A panel ruled property owners must manage gorse on their own land. A former Invercargill councillor has been ordered to clear her overgrown