The money the government will pay to gun owners handing in their newly-banned weapons won’t cover the full cost of the firearm. Police Minister Stuart Nash and Finance Minister Grant Robertson announcing details of compensation for gun owners who hand in banned firearms. The gun buyback scheme was a

The Health Select Committee has delayed a decision on whether to investigate the downgrade of the former Lumsden Maternity Centre. The Southern District Health Board announced in August the centre would be downgraded, with babies delivered only in an emergency. In November, Clutha/Southland National

Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon has resigned. CEO Air NZ Mr Luxon, who has been in the role for seven years, will be stepping down on 25 September but would stay on to advise the new chief executive and board chair. In a statement, the company said it was beginning an international

A Southland father with terminal bowel cancer hopes to trigger a citizens-initiated referendum to reform cancer care in New Zealand. Blair Vining was diagnosed with stage four cancer last October. He has launched a petition calling for the creation of a national cancer agency with oversight of care

The Southern Institute of Technology Performance Hub has named this years intake of riders – a massive congratulations to everyone on their selection! Cycling New Zealand has established the athlete development programme with the overarching aim of systematically increasing the quality and quantity

More than 300 people have had their say on the city block development investment proposal – have you had yours? The Invercargill City Council is currently in consultation with the community about whether it should invest up to $30million in the city block development. Council Strategy and Policy Man

Southland District Council’s temporary Winton library and office will operate from the RSA Hall from 1 July 2019. Group manager customer delivery Trudie Hurst said the Bute Street building would provide a semi-permanent location for staff and customers. “The Winton Memorial Hall has provided us with

Police this morning resumed the search to locate one person following a boat that went missing with two people aboard on Lake Hauroko, Southland on Friday 31 May. Sergeant Ian Martin, Invercargill Police said, six members from the Police National Dive Squad and four members from the Invercargill Sea