Strict loan affordability requirements and detailed checks are being relaxed, as announced by Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly and Housing Minister Chris Bishop. Starting from today, 31st July, eleven pages of stringent affordability regulations will no longer apply under the Cred

The first entry for the 2024 MLT Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally was that of vastly experienced rally man David Clearwater. Now living in Christchurch, Clearwater still regards himself as a Southlander, having spent the first thirty years of his life in the south and as such is a huge supporte

Mr Rental is always on the move and Invercargill owner John Beckley wouldn’t have it any other way. John bought the business 17 years ago, it now covers the entire Southern area below Dunedin, and including Fiordland along with Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago. “In 2001 we were one of the first Mr

The projected cost for Invercargill City Council’s new Museum of Southland could increase by as much as $19.5 million due to rising costs and funding difficulties. Councillors are set to discuss the project’s future on Tuesday, including the need for a public consultation, which could delay the open

Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie scored his maiden win in the United States as he enjoyed a strong outing at Round 3 of the F4 US Championship at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey, this weekend. Crosbie qualified second fastest for the opening race of the weekend and got aw

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has bolstered its New Zealand Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4) with the appointment of two new tutors, Rebecca Braddick and Emma O’Sullivan. This qualification is unique in New Zealand and offers a blended delivery programme accessible nati

Professor Lester Levy has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Health NZ, with a focus on reducing waiting times, boosting productivity, and fostering compassion in the healthcare system. The announcement, made by the government on Monday, marks a significant shift in leadership and strategy fo

The term “legend” doesn’t quite capture the magnitude of the loss felt this week with the passing of John Mayall. A true pioneer in the world of blues, Mayall’s influence stretched far and wide, nurturing a generation of musicians who would go on to shape the course of rock and blues history. His ba