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

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