Two health professionals who work with stroke patients in Southland are encouraging people to be proactive when they recognise stroke symptoms, rather than in hindsight regret what they might have done differently. This applies not only to the person experiencing the symptoms but also to family and

Penny Simmonds left this morning for Wellington, but it could still be three weeks before the new National candidate can officially celebrate her win. Labour’s Dr Liz Craig will also have to wait and see if she will retain a list MP seat, which depended on results around the country. Simmonds said,

A weekend of friendship, fun, memories and long lost friends — all those with ties to Woodlands School are invited to come along and celebrate a community milestone at the Woodlands School 150th Jubilee. From past and present — pupils, teachers, well-wishers, board and committee members alike will g

Fonterra is raising its forecast farmgate milk price for the current dairy season, driven by improved demand in China. The mid point in the forecast price range is $6.80 per kilogram of milk solids, up from $6.40. The margin on either side is plus or minus 50 cents. Fonterra chief executive Miles Hu

Hiya team. We’re at it again with another dose of Rocktober. Two crackers for you with Foo Fighters Learn To Fly from 1999 then it’s back to the real old days, the 1970’s with English hard rockers Foghat. Foghat made a point of using plenty of slide guitar on their tracks. The track Drivin’ Wheel […

The number of people on the jobseeker benefit continues to climb – and is now up more than 40 percent compared to the same time last year. Thousands more people are out of work as financial support offered to businesses starts to run out. According to the Ministry for Social Development, in the thre

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Research Manager, Sally Bodkin-Allen is a Woman of Influence. The Southland born-and-bred educator has been named as an Arts & Culture finalist in New Zealand’s Women of Influence Awards for 2020. Dr Bodkin-Allen has a pedigree of engaging with the community in

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern received a rapturous reception when she walked on stage at the Auckland Town Hall this evening. With more than three-quarters of the votes counted, Labour is on 49.0 percent and can govern alone. Speaking to Labour supporters in central Auckland this evening, she said to