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Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced that the Charter Schools Agency (CSA) has received 78 applications, either to establish new charter schools or convert existing state schools into charter schools. “This shows the demand from educators to free themselves from the shackles of t

Led by an experienced commander in Kate Heffernan, a returning trio finalises the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel midcourt for 2025. Formidable Silver Fern Heffernan, the tenacious Renee Savai’inaea and young gun Serina Daunakamakama join recently-signed powerhouse Kimiora Poi to form an intimidatin

The restoration of the historic Tūātapere Railway Station in Southland is moving forward, marking another milestone in the project. Originally established in 1909 as the end point of a railway route from Invercargill, the station lost its purpose following the line’s closure in 1976. However, the Tū

Winton Police are appealing for information following significant damage to power structures in the area early Wednesday morning. Authorities believe the damage occurred between midnight and 12:30am, with further damage discovered later that night. The incidents were reported at multiple locations,

Co Coaches Matt Saunders and James Wilson are pleased to announce the side to take on Hawke’s Bay for the Ranfurly Shield.Related: Stags Outplay Otago to Start 2024 Season with a Win Match: SBS Bank Southland Stags vs Hawke’s BayDate: Saturday August 17th 4.35pm – Mclean Park NapierVenue: Ranfurly S

Shooting maestro Aliyah Dunn is returning to her southern roots to bolster the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel’s attack in 2025. She joins an impressive shooting trio spearheaded by Silver Fern Georgia Heffernan, 24, along with talented youngster Summer Temu, 18, who has been promoted to a full cont

The Government has announced a significant restructuring of disability support services in New Zealand. By October 2024, the responsibility for delivering these services will shift from the Ministry of Disabled People to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). This move follows a critical review t

The Reserve Bank has reduced the official cash rate (OCR) to 5.25%, marking the first decrease in four years. This decision comes after weeks of speculation, with many economists predicting a cut due to slowing economic growth and increasing unemployment. The OCR had reached a peak of 5.5% in May la