* Kiwifruit exports reached $3.1 billion, a 20 percent rise from August 2023. * Gold kiwifruit exports grew 24 percent, driven by increased quantity sold internationally. * Green kiwifruit exports saw nearly 10 percent growth, due to rising prices. Kiwifruit exports from New Zealand reached an all-time high of $3.1 billion

* Peacehaven Village raises $330,583 for dementia unit expansion in less than six months. * Six new dementia care beds will be added to meet community needs in Southland. * Only $55,417 remains to complete the $386,000 fundraising goal for the project. More psychogeriatric dementia beds are on the way

* ILT has returned more than $9 million to the Invercargill community this year. * The Group faced challenges due to labour shortages, inflation, and cost-of-living pressures. * Despite a tax-related deficit, ILT’s financial position remains solid with strong community support. ILT Group held its Annual General Meeting on 16th September, revealing

Sad news from the world of kiwi music this weekend with the passing of country music legend Eddie Low after a long illness Coming from the Rotorua region, Eddie Low started early in the music business forming his first band, Three Blind Mice at age 13, and he just carried

The first stage of the Te Puawai housing development is underway, with a resource consent finally  lodged for the north-west corner of the subdivision. The Invercargill City Council adopted a proposed private plan change in 2022, to rezone the 70.78ha site of rural land into a residential developmen

* Julianne’s portrait exhibition, ‘Empowher’, focuses on empowering women of all ages and backgrounds. * Her creative process involved researching characters for women and making many of their costumes herself. * The exhibition features 44 women transformed into diverse characters, from mythological goddesses to historical figures. Julianne, a passionate photographer originally from

* Central Government raises parking infringement fees, with some fines increasing by 70 percent. * Incorrect use of mobility parks now incurs a steep penalty of $750 without a valid permit. * Invercargill City Council reminds drivers to park mindfully and activate parking machines. Invercargill City Council is encouraging residents to be more

* Bluff's Blue September Market aims to raise funds for Prostate Cancer awareness and support. * Stallholders will contribute to a raffle, with the prize drawn by Bluff’s Town Crier. * The covered market ensures comfort for visitors, regardless of weather conditions. Bluff’s Thieves Alley Market will be painted