The lack of testing of staff at the border is extraordinary, a prominent epidemiologist says. Health officials are frantically trying to trace the origin of the Covid-19 cluster in Auckland, which could have come from the border. Otago University Professor Sir David Skegg told Morning Report reports
Of the ten football clubs in Southland three currently have female Presidents and each of them share common ground. All three acknowledge supportive, hard-working committees that back them up and all three talk of social, family orientated clubs. Bronwyn Campbell, President of Winton FC, got involve
National Party leader Judith Collins has endorsed Act’s David Seymour in the Epsom seat. Like her predecessors, Collins is asking National supporters in the Auckland electorate to give their vote to Seymour, rather than National’s candidate, Paul Goldsmith. “I’m very happy to say that we want the pa
Millions of dollars’ worth of production is at risk if the government doesn’t allow agricultural machinery operators into New Zealand, Federated Farmers claims. Lobby group Federated Farmers said a survey by Rural Contractors NZ found that 57 contractors urgently needed 206 skilled operators. Driver
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield are providing an update on the latest Covid-19 outbreak. Auckland has entered its second day of alert level 3 lockdown, with a decision imminent on whether or not to extend it before Friday midnight, when the order is due
The lack of testing of staff at the border is extraordinary, a prominent epidemiologist says. Health officials are frantically trying to trace the origin of the Covid-19 cluster in Auckland, which could have come from the border. Otago University Professor Sir David Skegg told Morning Report reports
Big weekend across the city. Friday night the Diagonals play Live in the Lobby at Two Doors Down, The Company take the stage at the Ascot Sports Bar, and Jetset headline at Waxy's. Saturday, the All Blacks take on Ireland on big screens across the city, The Diagonals
New Zealand's first herd of special interest has been officially designated — and it's in Fiordland.
The Fiordland wapiti herd has been granted herd of special interest (HOSI) status, a recognition that locks in hunter-led management of the herd and gives the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation a formal,
Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan has finished 13th at the Moto3 World Championship round in Germany, his best result of the 2026 season and a badly needed confidence boost after a difficult start to the year.
The Sachsenring circuit suited Buchanan from the first session. He went P9 in FP1
Latest road work update from Invercargill City Council.
Watermain renewal work has begun on Don St between Kelvin and Deveron streets. It will take around 40 days. Phase one closes the eastbound lane while westbound traffic is maintained from Deveron St. Phase two brings a partial closure of the Don
The lack of testing of staff at the border is extraordinary, a prominent epidemiologist says. Health officials are frantically trying to trace the origin of the Covid-19 cluster in Auckland, which could have come from the border. Otago University Professor Sir David Skegg told Morning Report reports
Southland Hospital’s aging MRI scanner is to be removed and replaced by a new $1.6million scanner, believed to be the first of its kind in New Zealand. Southern DHB Chief Executive Chris Fleming said 16 years ago the Southland community had fundraised to buy the current scanner for the former Southl
Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 situation and an elevation to Alert Level 2 severely impacts the delivery of community sport. All Southland community rugby competitions and events from u18 and below (inc. trainings) will not take part under Alert Level 2 or higher this weekend & Monday 17
The Minister of Conservation has appointed five new councillors and a new Chair to the New Zealand Game Animal Council. “Grant Dodson has been appointed Chair of the Game Animal Council and takes over from Don Hammond who has been Chair since the Council was first formed back in 2014,” says Game Ani
Of the ten football clubs in Southland three currently have female Presidents and each of them share common ground. All three acknowledge supportive, hard-working committees that back them up and all three talk of social, family orientated clubs. Bronwyn Campbell, President of Winton FC, got involve
National Party leader Judith Collins has endorsed Act’s David Seymour in the Epsom seat. Like her predecessors, Collins is asking National supporters in the Auckland electorate to give their vote to Seymour, rather than National’s candidate, Paul Goldsmith. “I’m very happy to say that we want the pa
Millions of dollars’ worth of production is at risk if the government doesn’t allow agricultural machinery operators into New Zealand, Federated Farmers claims. Lobby group Federated Farmers said a survey by Rural Contractors NZ found that 57 contractors urgently needed 206 skilled operators. Driver
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield are providing an update on the latest Covid-19 outbreak. Auckland has entered its second day of alert level 3 lockdown, with a decision imminent on whether or not to extend it before Friday midnight, when the order is due
