The Government will pump an extra $79 million into wilding pine control over three years, nearly doubling current funding to tackle what farmers call an ecological disaster spreading across New Zealand's high country. The Budget 2026 commitment takes total wilding pine funding to $109 million — a significant increase

Construction of Stewart Island Rakiura’s long-awaited renewable energy project officially began today, with community leaders, government representatives, contractors, and residents gathering to mark the occasion at the future solar farm site on Airport Road. Associate Minister of Regional Development Mark Patterson and Southland District Council Mayor Rob Scott turned

Local sports teams can win a poolside party with the SBS Bank Southland Sharks. Splash Palace has opened its annual competition for the third year, offering one team a meet-and-greet with Sharks players and catered party at the pool. Invercargill City Council Manager Aquatic Services Stephen Cook said more than

A government arts funding scheme that has backed creative projects across Invercargill and Bluff for three decades is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Creative Communities Scheme, administered by Invercargill City Council on behalf of Creative New Zealand, has provided accessible funding for hundreds of local arts projects. Council Manager Strategy,

A 37-year-old man will appear in Dunedin District Court today charged with murder after a person was found dead at an Andersons Bay property on Friday night. Emergency services were called to the Somerville Street address around 5:50pm where they discovered the deceased person. "A scene examination will

The highly anticipated fifth season of Clarkson’s Farm is officially just around the corner, and Prime Video has given fans plenty to celebrate with its newly announced June 2026 release schedule. The tractor-sized chaos kicks off on June 3, 2026, with a massive drop of the first four episodes,

Two Invercargill Lotto players pocketed $21,736 each last night when second division numbers came up at New World Windsor and Four Square Newfield. They were among 17 players nationwide who shared the second division pool, each walking away with exactly $21,736. Not life-changing money, but enough to make

The 2026 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival took place in Bluff on Saturday with the usual combination of Bluff Oysters, food, beverage, entertainment and music after overcoming several challenges including early doubts about the availability of the Bluff Oyster. The gates opened at 10.30am allowing those queuing outside to