* Air New Zealand to cut direct Invercargill-Wellington flight from January 2025. * Mayor Clark and Southland Business Chamber CEO raise concerns over regional connectivity. * Air New Zealand cites low demand and aircraft shortages for cutting the direct route. Air New Zealand has announced it will discontinue its direct flights between Wellington

It’s been a busy few weeks on the road of Legends Lost. In no particular order here are the most recent - And just in today Dame Maggie Smith, a true doyen of British stage and screen for many decades passed away peacefully aged 89. Dame Maggie is probably

* Fonterra's revised strategy focuses on Ingredients and Foodservice to drive growth. * The Co-op plans to divest its Consumer businesses and improve financial returns. * New targets include a 10-12% return on capital and increased dividend policy. Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has unveiled its updated strategy, which shifts focus towards

* The Government is considering reforms to the building consent system for greater efficiency. * Options include regional BCAs or a single contact point for improved consistency. * The current system's inefficiencies impact housing affordability and delay development. The Government is exploring options to reform the building consent system, aiming to

* Over 100 women attended Winton’s annual Pink Lunch to support breast cancer research. * The event, now in its 14th year, raised $5500 for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. * Local businesses played a key role in supporting the event’s fundraising efforts. Pink was the colour of the day in

The Week in Review It’s been an unusually cold and wet week, and I can’t remember it being this chilly at this time of year. But then, a friend reminded me last week that it’s been 14 years since the roof of Stadium Southland collapsed under a