As a local democracy reporter in the South and in Central Otago, and thanks to the beauty of advanced technology, I watch a lot of meetings online - Invercargill City, Central Otago district and Otago Regional councils.  I’m a born and bred Southlander and I often say to people

* Fonterra has started construction on a UHT cream plant in Edendale, Southland. * The $150 million project will create 70 jobs and double capacity by 2030. * Production will meet growing Asian demand, starting with 50 million litres annually. Construction has officially begun at Fonterra’s new ultra-high temperature (UHT) cream plant

As the holiday season twinkles upon us 🌟, it's time to wrap up another year filled with amazing stories and shared experiences. We're switching to autopilot ✈️ for a well-deserved break 🏖️, but not before extending a heartfelt thank you ❤️ to everyone who's been part of our

Police have identified the man who tragically died in a crash on State Highway 6 near Kingston on 19 December. Related: Devil’s Staircase Crash: One Dead, Two Critical, 20 Injured in Tour Bus Collision The victim was 36-year-old Timothy Peter Herrick of Invercargill. Authorities extended their sympathies to his

Opinion by Southland District Mayor Rob Scott. I recently had my son’s school report emailed to me. I didn’t miss an opportunity when I got home to say in a stern voice that we need to sit down and have a chat. As a worried look came across

An Invercargill couple’s outdoor learning programmes have been so successful that after 18 months, Southland schools are now choosing their programmes to support the learning of their students.  Katie and Gareth Oliver started ‘True in Nature’ last year to offer children of all ages outdoor learning

Supporting local is the best Christmas gift you can give businesses this December. Windsor Stationery and Gifts is one example of this with the family owned and operated business having been part of the city since 1977. The new owners have now been in the store for three years and

* SH6 crash involves bus and two cars, leaving one dead and several injured. * Emergency services confirm multiple injuries; road closure expected to last overnight. * Motorists warned of significant delays, with detour adding 2.5 hours to travel time. UPDATE 2am: SH6 is now OPEN between Kingston township and Wye Creek.