There have been three new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation confirmed in New Zealand – two in Christchurch and one in Rotorua. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the total number of confirmed cases was now 1169. Watch the latest media conference here: He said the Rotorua case

Toastie warm or sweating about it 🥵? We’ve had 3 fireplace related fires this week – Yikes! 😳 🔥 Wood next to fireplace caught fire 🔥 Home filled with smoke because of chimney fire 🔥 Home filled with smoke because a log was jammed in the fireplace 🏠 Keep a clear area at least 1m […]

Opinion Some significant name changes of kiwi fav’s are on the way. The makers of Tip Top ice cream will be dropping the Eskimo from Eskimo Pies. Afghan biscuits, Chicos and Red Skins lollies are also names that will disappear. But hang on, aren’t Afghan biscuits Kiwi baking staples….a Kiwi go-to? W

Watch the timelapse video below of the bridge construction. The new Pyramid bridge across the Mataura River will be officially opened at a ceremony on Friday 26 June 2020. The new bridge opens ahead of schedule and more than $2 million under the initial budget in what has been a remarkable project c

Better customer service and opening on Saturday and Sunday are among suggestions to improve Gore’s business and hospitality sector, according to a recent consumer survey. The Gore District consumer survey was developed to help the Gore District Council and businesses understand changing consumer nee

Repairs will soon be under way to fix substantial damage to the Around the Mountains Cycle Trail caused by Southland’s February floods. ATMCT manager Susan Mackenzie said a funding injection of $379,793 plus GST approved in May by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) would have

Thirty-eight new cops are graduating from their initial training at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) today, Wednesday 24 June. Like their police colleagues across New Zealand, they have deeply felt the loss of Constable Matthew Hunt, and will wear huia pins to honour him at their graduat

Environment Southland is striving to make considerable savings on its expenditure for the Annual Plan 2020-2021 ahead of its adoption next week. Last month the Council announced an expected drop in income of around $3.5 million in the 2020-21 financial year due to the negative impacts of COVID-19 on