* Public consultation gathered 280 submissions on Southland's new museum budget shortfall. * Four budget options were proposed, including design changes and delayed construction. * Council hearings and deliberations on budget plans are scheduled for October. Public consultation on the final budget for Southland’s new museum has concluded, with Invercargill

An Invercargill Lotto player is celebrating after winning $10,509 in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The lucky Second Division ticket was sold at New World Elles Road, bringing some local excitement to the Southland town. Another player from the Kāpiti Coast won Powerball Second Division, taking home a total

* Police arrested a man after firearms and drugs were seized from a Winton property. * The search warrant led to the discovery of three firearms and the drug MDMA. * The man faces eight charges and will appear in Invercargill District Court in October. A Winton man has been charged after police

* Fonterra increases forecast Farmgate Milk Price midpoint for 2024/25 season to $9.00 per kgMS. * Strong earnings in FY24 lead to a total dividend of 55 cents per share. * Fonterra explores divestment of its Consumer businesses to focus on core strengths. Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced a 50

Coopers Creek residents have had their licences to occupy the land for another 21 years, with a right of renewal for up to 35 years. It may not have ended decades of uncertainty for the 25+ residents at the Sandy Point village, but the Invercargill City Council wasn’t prepared

* New legislation gives police and courts stronger powers to tackle gang-related activities. * Courts can issue non-consorting orders, and police can stop gang members from associating. * Repeat offenders face new restrictions on displaying gang insignia in both public and private. Legislation passed through Parliament today will provide police and the courts

* Invercargill residents expressed dissatisfaction with council decision-making in the latest survey. * Satisfaction for Splash Palace dropped significantly, while venues and events showed improvement. * Invercargill City Council urged residents to participate more in consultations and engagements. Invercargill residents have expressed dissatisfaction with how the local council involves people in decision-making, according

* Invercargill City Council addresses sound and livestream issues in its temporary chambers. * Civic Building decisions could take up to six years for a permanent solution. * Planned upgrades to the temporary venue are expected to be completed by March 2025. The Invercargill City Council is planning improvements to its temporary chambers