Reduced volumes across most of South Port’s key commodities, and inflationary pressure on costs have negatively impacted South Port’s financial performance in the first half of the financial year. “The agricultural and forestry sectors have been under significant pressure for several months due to p

Kiwi numbers are increasing in a remote part of Fiordland for the first time in the history of their conservation, thanks to recent aerial predator control operations.    The population of Fiordland tokoeka at Shy Lake is growing about 2% per year, officially turning the tide and reversing their dec

This is an official message from the Civil Defence Controller Simon Mapp Update – Bluecliffs state of emergency – #4 With the extension to the state of emergency for Bluecliffs this week, Emergency Management Southland continues to coordinate efforts for the Bluecliffs community. Related: Bluecliffs

As part of a joint operation targeting the supply of methamphetamine in the Gore community a woman has been arrested and a quantity of methamphetamine and cannabis has been seized, earlier this week. Police are working to target methamphetamine distribution in Gore after Customs noted an increase in

JB HI-FI celebrated the grand opening of its newest store in Invercargill, drawing significant crowds and earning high praise from the local community. The event not only marked the launch of the store but also showcased the strong community support and enthusiasm for the brand’s presence in the cit

It’s all happening in Queen’s Park this weekend with the inaugural Sunday Funday being held by the Southern Society of Steampunk Steamologists. President Gail Mackintosh said the committee decided they wanted to add something new to events, and holding traditional games was one idea they were runnin

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of potentially toxic algae in the Upukerora River at Te Anau-Milford Road. Environment Southland senior scientist Katie Blakemore said water users should be vigilant and avoid contact with the algae. “This is a particularly popular spot

Invercargill is the first council in the country to have shimmer panels, and they have been getting plenty of attention along Esk Street. Group manager of Infrastructure Services Erin Moogan told the Infrastructure Committee meeting on Tuesday, the panels cost $15,000 and they were in the process of