Today marks the 82nd year since New Zealand’s most tragic naval event: the loss of the HMS Neptune, a British warship, in World War II. This catastrophe, which occurred on this date in 1941, took the lives of 150 New Zealanders. The Royal Navy cruiser was destroyed near the Libyan coast when it hit

Invercargill City’s Mayor, Nobby Clark, experienced a minor heart attack last Wednesday, leading to his hospitalisation. Initially admitted to Southland Hospital, he was later moved to Dunedin Hospital for additional tests. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell revealed that Mayor Clark is scheduled for a quadr

Sumaria Beaton must live in one of the warmest houses in Invercargill. As a healthy homes advocate for 20 years, she knows what it takes to make houses warm and dry, and it’s not always about expensive heating systems.  As one of two new Local Heroes in Invercargill from the Kiwibank New Zealander o

The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Southland Hospital has reached a significant milestone, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since opening on December 12, 2013, the Family Room has been a vital resource for families with children receiving hospital care. Over 1200 families have used the facility for

On November 25th, 1984, a group of young English pop stars gathered at SARM Studios in West London to record what would become known as “the song that changed the world.” Written by Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats and Midge Ure of Ultravox, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?

Invercargill’s Mayor, Nobby Clark, experienced a minor heart attack, leading to his hospitalization. He was first taken to Southland Hospital and later transferred to Dunedin Hospital for additional tests. Related: Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell Assures Continuity as Mayor Clark Prepares for Heart Surger

The Government has begun the process of disestablishing Te Pūkenga as part of its 100-day plan, Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills Penny Simmonds says. “I have started putting that plan into action and have met with the chair and chief Executive of Te Pūkenga to advise them of my approach. I

A waka ama pilot project trialled through SIT this year is targeting the wellbeing of Māori and Pasifika construction ākonga | students. The opportunity to gain funding for the four-week pilot project came through Te Whatu Ora via Te Pūkenga, under the national fund of Kaupapa Māori Wananga. Jodi Co