The government has announced plans to overhaul the vocational education and training system in New Zealand. This initiative aims to replace the failed Te Pūkenga model with a more sustainable and regionally responsive system. According to Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds, the pr

Mike & About: Back in June I got to chat to rotarian Richard King about his 22nd years involvement with the The Rotary Book Sale now in it’s 42nd year.

The Warehouse Group, New Zealand’s largest listed retailer, has decided not to proceed with a proposed $590 million takeover bid from Australian private equity group Adamantem Capital. This decision comes after the proposed deal, backed by the retailer’s founder Sir Stephen Tindall, failed to secure

The long awaited and promised tax cuts come have come into affect this month. The tax cuts, dubbed The Back Pocket Boost was a major plank of the National Party in last years election campaign and a key element in the coalition agreement between National, NZ First and ACT. The Nats say the squeezed

This weekend, the Southland region is buzzing with community events that offer a mix of nostalgia, bargains, and entertainment. From Bluff’s first-ever Community Garage Sale to Tisbury Hall’s 110th birthday celebration, there’s something for everyone. Bluff Community Garage Sale and Market Bluff is

Southern Pro Wrestling is back this Saturday in Invercargill, with Cool Guy Sky defending his New Zealand title against JK Moody. Buy tickets here Also included in the lineup is a 20-man Southern Rumble to crown the next challenger for the NZ championships. Committee member Kane Bates (aka K-9) said

Spring cleaning has arrived early in Bluff as the town holds its first ever Community Wide Garage Sale from 10am until 2pm this Sunday (4 August). Bluff Promotions have assembled sixteen garage sales from where Bluff residents will be selling their surplus bits and pieces while the day also involves

Invercargill’s Museum of Southland has unveiled its detailed design, promising a modern facility to celebrate Southland’s stories. The museum is part of the Invercargill City Council’s Project 1225, which aims to rebuild the city and region’s museum. The project also includes the recently completed