Watch today’s media conference with government officials and ministers. The COVID-19 media conference with officials will start at 1pm. Latest from Live Update: Minister of Health Chris Hipkins acknowledged the staff of ARPHS for their tireless work in the resurgence of the virus. “That work has mad

A group of Invers medical practise nurses have picked up the placards and gone in to town to show their dissatisfaction at the breakdown of negotiations over their pay. Up to 3000 nurses and admin staff around the country have downed tools for eight hours today, affecting 500 GPs and accident and me

Full year profit for the New Zealand-owned bank Kiwibank has halved year on year, as the bank set aside $51 million for bad and doubtful debts in light of Covid-19. Profit for the 12 months to June was $57 million, compared with $108m in 2019. Chief executive Steve Jurkovich said its bottom line was

The day has finally arrived: members of the squads set to play at Pack the Park 2020 have been revealed. Most of them, anyway. To pay tribute to the community that has supported its cause – and to mark the first anniversary of the death of cancer care advocate, Blair Vining – the Southland Charity [

Update: Road to remain closed overnight – Serious crash, SH6, Makarewa. Two people are in a critical condition, two in serious condition. State Highway 6 near Makarewa will be closed overnight following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were alerted to the multi vehicle crash between Counsell R

Mayor Tim Shadbolt has spoken up and wants the whistle blowers regarding council’s ongoing issues to come forward. But nobody is saying boo, and when he suggested last week ‘in-committee’ that independent members of the audit and risk committee urgently interview staff and councillors to find out wh

UPDATED: Detour route: Northbound traffic use SH6, turn left on to Branxholme-Makarewa Road, right on to Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Road, right on to Breeze Road, then left back on to SH6. Reverse for Southbound.Road closed, diversions in place – Serious crash, SH6, Makarewa. Due to a crash, SH6 is close

The Minister of Health Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will provide an update on COVID-19 at 1.00 pm today. Latest from live stream update: The Ministry of Health has reported five new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, three of them are in the community. Director-Ge