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* Thousands gathered in Dunedin to oppose cuts to the new regional hospital project. * Mayor Radich urges government to keep promises on health funding and facility standards. * Future campaign actions include lobbying Ministers and sending thousands of postcards. A massive protest took place in Dunedin, with around 35,000 people from

In this episode of "90 Seconds+," Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark discusses the upcoming Bluff wastewater discharge consent renewal and its potential impact on city rates. He explains the debate over discharge methods, including cultural concerns from iwi and the significant costs of land discharge. Mayor Clark also touches

* Josh Bekhuis will play his 143rd game, matching Jason Rutledge's all-time record for Southland. * Tickets are on sale now, with kids under 14 free when accompanied by a paying adult. Southland Stags have announced their team to take on Waikato this Sunday, September 29th, in the Bunnings NPC

* Government says current $1.88 billion budget for Dunedin Hospital project is insufficient. * Ministers are considering reducing hospital scope or staging development to manage costs. * Key services like pathology lab and car parking were not included in initial cost estimates. The planned redevelopment of Dunedin Hospital could cost up to

* Timaru's Alliance Smithfield plant could lose 600 jobs under a new proposal. * A 21-day consultation period will end, with a final decision expected by October 18. * Declining sheep numbers and land-use changes have led to a surplus in processing capacity. Hundreds of jobs at Timaru’s Alliance Smithfield

Flashback to 2016. Who remembers the very popular UK TV show Some Mothers Do have Em? Well Frank, Betty and now an adult Jessica are back for a special promotional clip for British charity Sports Relief. A grown up Jessica is a chip of the old block and as accident prone as her Dad. They re […]

* NIWA could acquire MetService to create a more efficient weather forecasting system. * The integration aims to combine forecasting science with hydrology and coastal hazard expertise. * Officials will provide further implementation details to support this streamlined approach. The New Zealand Government is considering a significant overhaul of the country's

Short hail storm on Thursday night.