The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter wants to keep operating past its previously signalled closure date in 2024. In a statement issued by the smelter’s majority owner, Rio Tinto, it said it believed there was a long-term future for the Bluff operation. “With a global strategy focused on decarbonisation
The government’s Covid-19 support payments have never been about helping businesses make money, but instead helping those doing it tough to meet costs, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says. Targeted payments to businesses struggling in the red traffic light, an interest-free extension to small
SBS Bank Academy Southland is taking applications for the next intake of future inspiring Southlanders. The talent development academy provides a two-year programme supporting athletes in areas including strength and conditioning, mental skills, nutrition and athlete life.” Academy Southland coordin
Southland Police executed a search warrant on Tuesday morning at an Invercargill address in relation to three school burglaries, which happened on 2 January 2022. The burglaries occurred at Rimu, Woodlands and Wyndham Primary Schools, where cash and electronic items were stolen. As a result of Tuesd
A further $30 million of funding has been approved by the Invercargill City Council for the City Block development, despite ongoing concerns from some councillors. A $22.5 million short-term loan and an additional $7.5 million investment was decided at yesterday’s council meeting, despite some counc
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter wants to keep operating past its previously signalled closure date in 2024. In a statement issued by the smelter’s majority owner, Rio Tinto, it said it believed there was a long-term future for the Bluff operation. “With a global strategy focused on decarbonisation
Built in 12 weeks and recycled at end of life — St Theresa's new turf pitch opened Monday, part of FIFA's global push to install 1,000 mini-pitches worldwide.
Invercargill's That 80s Band is back — hairspray, shoulder pads, and all — with a show at the Corinthians Centre on Saturday November 14 that promises a full night of 1980s hits played live.
The band, 14 years old in various forms, will perform at the Invercargill Workingmen's
Southland gymnast Lewis Thomson is still buzzing after his impressive first year in Senior level, and gaining second place at the New Zealand Gymnastics championships last month.
The young athlete competed his best routine ever on floor, and is now training in Christchurch.
But it’s the creation of his
JB Hi-Fi Invercargill took out the Store of the Year 2026, with a combination of results, culture and growth putting them at the top of their game nationwide.
Regional manager Tony Keay said at its annual National awards in September they also awarded Rizza as the Invercargill Store Rockstar, nominated
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter wants to keep operating past its previously signalled closure date in 2024. In a statement issued by the smelter’s majority owner, Rio Tinto, it said it believed there was a long-term future for the Bluff operation. “With a global strategy focused on decarbonisation
Community views are being sought on Southland District Council’s proposal to increase the Stewart Island/Rakiura visitor levy from the current $5 per visitor to $15. The Empowering Act adopted by Parliament in 2012 enables Council to set and collect levies from passengers travelling to Stewart Islan
Fonterra Co-operative Limited today lifted its 2021/22 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range to NZ$9.30 – $9.90 per kgMS, up from NZ$8.90 – $9.50 per kgMS. This increases the midpoint of the range, which farmers are paid off, by 40 cents to NZ$9.60 per kgMS. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says the lift in
Explainer – The government has announced the country is moving to phase three – but what does that mean? RNZ is here to clear it all up. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield this afternoon announced New Zealand would move to phase three from midni
The government’s Covid-19 support payments have never been about helping businesses make money, but instead helping those doing it tough to meet costs, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says. Targeted payments to businesses struggling in the red traffic light, an interest-free extension to small
SBS Bank Academy Southland is taking applications for the next intake of future inspiring Southlanders. The talent development academy provides a two-year programme supporting athletes in areas including strength and conditioning, mental skills, nutrition and athlete life.” Academy Southland coordin
Southland Police executed a search warrant on Tuesday morning at an Invercargill address in relation to three school burglaries, which happened on 2 January 2022. The burglaries occurred at Rimu, Woodlands and Wyndham Primary Schools, where cash and electronic items were stolen. As a result of Tuesd
A further $30 million of funding has been approved by the Invercargill City Council for the City Block development, despite ongoing concerns from some councillors. A $22.5 million short-term loan and an additional $7.5 million investment was decided at yesterday’s council meeting, despite some counc
