New Government reforms requiring urgent submissions by council made up the majority of discussion at the first Invercargill City Council meeting for the year. Mayor Tom Campbell said the word ‘tsunami’ had been thrown around before Christmas by Government officials, warning councils of what was to come. As a result,

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today announced that Hon Judith Collins KC will be appointed as President of the New Zealand Law Commission and will not stand as an MP at the 2026 election. “It is with great regret and enormous gratitude that I thank Judith for her service; however, I

The Wyndham Camping Ground is set to reopen after receiving a funding boost from the Southland District Council. A total of $34,020 has been approved for the project, transferred from the remaining budget of the Baird-Hewat Square/Doctors Square project through the Better Off Fund. The facility has been

A retired Gore man has been left “overwhelmed” by the kindness of his community after his car was destroyed in a suspected arson attack and locals stepped in to help. Emergency services were called to Frank Street around 1am on January 19, where a black 2018 Holden Captiva was found

Winton’s long-debated CCTV upgrade is finally moving ahead, with Southland District Council approving the final stage of the project. The decision clears the way for two new cameras to be installed in the town centre, completing a six-camera system aimed at boosting public safety and supporting crime prevention. The

NZ Post has confirmed it will make changes to its urban retail store network to better align with the way customers now use its services. While the total number of urban partner stores will decrease, the remaining network will offer improved services and upgraded facilities. The decision follows a recent

Waverley Community Hub is opening its doors and we want YOU to be part of the start of something big. Join us for our Community Open Day — a day of free fun and future planning for Waverley Park. What’s on the menu? 🔥 BBQ to keep you fuelled 🎉 FREE activities

Some of New Zealand’s biggest cycling names are returning home to compete in the 2026 Elite Road Cycling National Championships in Te Awamutu from 5–7 February. This year marks a record number of 15 Kiwi riders from UCI World Tour teams set to race, adding significant depth and