NOTE: This story has been updated to include comments from Environment Southland Chairman Nicol Horrell Chair and Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark. Southland District Mayor Rob Scott has proposed a significant change to the region’s local government structure, advocating for a shift from four cou

Three Southland flood protection projects will benefit from today’s announcement of Government funding for climate resilience projects across the country. Environment Southland Chairman Nicol Horrell said the Council welcomed the Government’s decision to invest in flood protection and to recognise i

A trial underway to improve vehicle access in Invercargill for those with disabilities appears to be a New Zealand first. Resident Jack Lovett-Hurst spoke to the Infrastructure and Projects Committee on Wednesday about his struggle finding enough space to unload into the disability parking in the ci

A comprehensive package of benefit reforms announced today seeks to encourage more Jobseeker Support recipients into employment by introducing stricter requirements and consequences for those failing to meet their obligations. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston revealed that th

Installation of the 19th century C class carriage C100 in its permanent home in the Lumsden railway precinct moves the trust a step closer to completing a unique heritage train static display in the northern Southland town. Southland Machine Hire contractors Roger McCracken and Pete Metcalfe carried

Kiwibank’s latest Annual Regional Report presents a cautiously optimistic outlook for New Zealand’s economy. Although nearly every region has shown signs of economic recovery, Wellington continues to struggle due to public sector cuts. Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr described 2024 as a year of

Invercargill driver Mark McMillan took his maiden rally victory when he won the MLT Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally on Saturday in a very close finish after 128km of competition. McMillan and co-driver Murray Wright prevailed in their Subaru Impreza WRX Sti by just 6.3 seconds from Carter Stra

Southland kicked off their 2024 rugby season in style, securing a decisive 22-13 victory against Otago at Rugby Park. The home side, buoyed by their passionate supporters, delivered a performance that promises much for the season ahead.Related: Southland Stags Team Named to take on Otago Otago, desp