Helen Worth, who has portrayed Gail Platt on Coronation Street since 1974, will step down at the end of the year following a “major storyline for the Platt family.” Worth, celebrating her 50th anniversary on the show next month, revealed that she made the decision to leave earlier this year. She exp

Jesco Hydraulics acknowledged 14 of its long-service staff members with a special function last week. Between them they have 294 years of knowledge and experience, and it was their loyalty to the company that was recognised. “it’s quite unheard of to have so many staff with such a long tenure with t

SBS Bank has announced another successful year of growth, aiding a record number of Kiwis in purchasing homes. The SBS Group, including SBS Insurance, SBS Wealth, and Finance Now, reported a pre-tax surplus of $56.6 million for the year ending 31 March 2024, reflecting a $5.1 million or 10% increase

Stability Amidst National TrendsThe latest property market data for Southland, including Invercargill, reveals a consistent and stable environment, contrasting with more volatile trends seen in other regions across New Zealand. The national average asking price dipped slightly by 1.6% year-on-year t

Budget 2024 sets the path for a sustainable tertiary education sector that supports and incentivises hard working learners, businesses, and tertiary education providers, Tertiary Education Minister, Penny Simmonds says. “The first year Fees Free policy was an expensive failure and did not deliver it

Invercargill’s pipeline upgrade is one step closer to completion following the successful connection and testing of a key link in the city’s new water main system. The Invercargill City Council’s Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade will replace approximately 10km of the city’s outdated pipeline network, spa

Southland Foundation was officially launched this evening in Invercargill, with Sir Stephen Tindall speaking at the event. Sir Stephen shared his support for Community Foundations Aotearoa New Zealand and his philanthropic journey. Reflecting on his involvement, he remarked, “Philanthropy is not jus

Last week was eventful, marked by several significant news stories that impacted our region. From the discovery of four baby tuatara at the museum demolition site to the launch of the Southland Foundation, and to top the week off Tiwai is secure for the next twenty years, there was no shortage of ex