The New Zealand Government is set to reform the country's Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system, aiming to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced that these changes would streamline processes while ensuring regulations remain effective for businesses, law

Waiau Area School students have been involved in a new business project using their own hens to produce eggs, which they supply to the Food in Schools kitchen. The eight hyline layers were purchased from breeder Bailey Sanford of Hens at Clifden, who has been impressed with their new initiative.

* Three out of four Southland projects accepted for fast-tracking are aquaculture developments. * The projects include hatcheries, marine farming, and a climate-resilient salmon farming facility. * The fourth project will provide Invercargill residents and businesses with a reliable secondary water supply. Three out of the four Southland projects recently accepted under the

* Cruise 4 Care’s event raised $30,000 to support Hospice Southland’s essential services. * Kiwi motorsport icon Greg Murphy highlighted the fundraiser’s success and praised the community’s generosity. * Final event for the year, Cruise 4 Hospice Poker Run, is scheduled for November 16. Cruise 4 Care has

There will be Christmas decorations and secret Santa stocking fillers at this weekend’s Crafters At Latitude 46 market. Everything crafty is celebrated at the event, which has been held twice a year in Invercargill for the past decade. Committee member Wendy Butler said they offered two quite distinct markets

* Federated Farmers Southland calls on local farmers to boycott Fish & Game licences. * The boycott comes after a court ruling requiring consents for over 3000 Southland farmers. * Farmers asked to remove fishing access and replace signs with orange ribbons in protest. Federated Farmers Southland is urging farmers to boycott Fish

* Corbin Strong finished second in Gran Piemonte after a strong performance by IPT riders. * Despite excellent teamwork, Neilson Powless held his lead to win by seven seconds. * This marks Strong’s 12th podium finish of the year in a one-day race. Corbin Strong earned second place in the Gran Piemonte