The Government is proposing to replace NCEA with new national qualifications that ensure young people have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford say. “We want every New Zealander to reach their full potential and contribute to a thriving economy—

* Over one hundred leg hold traps were removed by Parks staff yesterday. * Council urges public to report any traps rather than touching or moving them. * Alternative pest control methods are in place to protect pets and community safety. The Invercargill City Council has raised concerns after more than one hundred

Motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan is set to return home for a special fundraising event this October. The Invercargill teen, who competes in the Moto3 World Championship with Denssi BOE Motorsport, will host the gala dinner “Grid Talk” at Bill Richardson Transport World on Saturday, 11 October. The evening will be

Homeowners tired of wrestling with consent paperwork to erect a modest garden shed or hobby room are set to receive welcome relief. Cabinet has signed off new setback rules that scrap the mandatory distance between a boundary and single-storey buildings smaller than ten square metres, and shrink the distance to

A decision to secure Invercargill’s emergency water supply as early as mid-2027 at a cost of $18 million was lost by a narrow margin yesterday. Seven councillors were against the motion put by Infrastructure and Projects Committee chair Grant Dermody, to crack on with the Awarua business case as

* Police warned buyers and sellers about rising online marketplace scams involving fake profiles. * They urged using public meeting places and verifying payments before releasing any sold items. * Authorities reminded everyone that unbelievable deals are often scams, urging increased online caution. Police are urging people to be extra cautious when purchasing

A perusal of the seeding list for the 2025 Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally revealed a very interesting entry at twenty-five, that of Dean Sumner.  Sumner was the New Zealand Rally Champion back in 2010, the pinnacle of what was a very successful career that saw many wins throughout the

The third edition of the iAM Games is set to return to Invercargill on September 13 and 14. Organised by Inclusive Activity Murihiku, with support from Active Southland, the event promises another two days filled with sports, laughter, and community spirit. Registrations are now open for participants keen to join