🎉 New Year’s Edition: Tackling 2025 with Bold Plans! 🎉 Welcome to the New Year’s edition of 90 Seconds Plus! In this episode, we dive into the critical issues and plans for the coming year, including: 📊 Keeping Rates Manageable: Why rate increases need to stay below 4% to support struggling

Police have identified the man who died in a single-vehicle crash in Balclutha on Friday, 20 December. The victim was Cody Blair Storer, a 24-year-old local resident. Authorities have expressed their sympathies to Mr Storer’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the

* Police responded to a disorder in Wanaka involving 300 teens and several assaults. * Alcohol consumption by underage teens led to multiple incidents, including serious assaults. * Parents are encouraged to supervise teens and ensure their safety during holiday festivities. Otago Lakes Area Police have issued a strong plea to parents after

* A man was arrested after attempting to break into a rural property. * Homeowner’s CCTV alerted them to the break-in attempt in real time. * Police recommend CCTV for rural homes to deter and catch offenders effectively. A 32-year-old man was arrested this morning after attempting to break into a rural

* Night-time resurfacing of Invercargill’s central city streets begins on 12 January 2024. * Works will involve 8,500 tonnes of asphalt across key state highways and streets. * Roads will reopen during the day with detours and speed limits as needed. Roadworks to resurface Invercargill’s central city streets will begin

List of Southlanders named: Here is the list of Southlanders named. The New Zealand Order of Merit * CNZM (Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit) * Suzanne Prentice, for services to music and the community (Invercargill) * ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) * Robin Campbell, for services to