Rural contractors warn crops will die in fields and stock could go unfed, if the government can’t make room in managed isolation hotels for skilled migrant workers. Travellers with face masks at Auckland Airport international arrivals during the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak on 20/3/2020. One week s

They sold out of curly fries, fried chicken and garden art. To say the Southern Crafters Christmas Market was a huge success was an understatement. President Wayne Melville said Saturday’s market day in particular had huge numbers of people through — so many in fact, that one of the stall holders di

The arrest of a man in Queenstown has disrupted a national supply chain of methamphetamine, police say. The 31-year-old was arrested on Friday after a two month long police investigation into the supply of illicit drugs in the Wānaka area. The Upper Clutha resident was charged for possession and sup

Southland District Council is pleased to announce that Waka Kotahi has agreed to fund the repair of the last 3km of Lower Hollyford Road in Fiordland. The road, which was severely damaged during the February floods, is owned by Southland District Council but is designated as a special purpose road,

The success of the strengthening relationship between Air New Zealand and the Southland region was showcased at the New Zealand Airports Hui 2020 on October 28. Southland Chamber of Commerce board member Carla Forbes spoke at the Hui, presenting with Air New Zealand’s Head of Tourism and Regional Af

Police can now name the man who died following a crash on Dunns Road near Oreti Beach, Invercargill on 7 November. He was Kerry Peter Owens, aged 43, of Invercargill. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. Read Kerry’s Funeral Notice here Related: https://whatsoninvers.nz/fatal-c

Name release – Waikawa River Death Police are now in a position to name the man who was located deceased in the Waikawa River on 7 November. He was John Edward Toogood, 71, from Gore. The death has been referred to the Coroner. Related: https://whatsoninvers.nz/missing-person-located-deceased-in-the

ILT board members have approved grants for the first time since July, along with awarding its annual tertiary scholarships. The economic impact of Covid-19 had previously forced ILT to put a halt on considering any new funding applications. ILT president Alan Dennis said the board was “thrilled” to