Strikes by junior doctors this year have cost district health boards more than $19 million and there’s no end in sight. Members of the Resident Doctors Association (RDA) have held five strikes since mid-January in a row with their employers over proposed changes to their now-lapsed employment contra
The Ministry of Health and Southern District Health Board decision not to meet with Southland midwives today has been described as a slap in the face. The meeting was called to help midwives practice safely in the area after the former Lumsden Maternity Centre was downgraded. It was cancelled after
What’s On Invers Business Hub News Presented by The Invercargill City Council has opened public consultation as to whether it should commit $30 million of investment to the HWCP inner-city redevelopment project but Southland Chamber of Commerce CEO Sheree Carey said the alternative was not an option
Otago Lakes Central Police have recovered a significant amount of drugs and cash, and made multiple arrests following search warrants executed in Queenstown and Cromwell this morning. Police seized over $200,000 of methamphetamine and more than $30,000 in cash along with other drugs in Queenstown. A
IT’S OFFICIAL! ‘Wrestling on the Edge of the World’ will debut on TVNZ DUKE on Sat 22nd June at 8.30pm! Check out how a homegrown New Zealand independent wrestling company is setting the world on fire in this special 3 part series. The series will take you behind the scenes with the real life people
Strikes by junior doctors this year have cost district health boards more than $19 million and there’s no end in sight. Members of the Resident Doctors Association (RDA) have held five strikes since mid-January in a row with their employers over proposed changes to their now-lapsed employment contra
New Zealand's firearms laws have been overhauled for the first time in more than four decades, with the Arms Bill passing its final reading in Parliament.
For Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee, it is the culmination of six years of work. "On a personal level, this is
Stags Day is on Saturday — the 250th game between Southland and Otago at Rugby Park, and every pub in town is falling in behind it. King Kapisi & Friends headline The Shack from 6:30pm. Waxy's, Speight's and Ascot Sports Bar are locking down the after-parties,
ILT proudly celebrated its annual ILT Excellence Awards last week, recognising the dedication and achievements of teams across its diverse portfolio of 23 businesses and 37 brands.
The Supreme Award was presented to The Langlands, an accolade selected by ILT's executive team from among all category winners. This
Night 'n Day is backing the people who make harness racing run.
The convenience store chain has signed a five-year sponsorship deal with Southern Harness Racing, becoming the official sponsor of the organisation's Starters and Starters Crew from August 1, 2026 through to July 31, 2031. The
Strikes by junior doctors this year have cost district health boards more than $19 million and there’s no end in sight. Members of the Resident Doctors Association (RDA) have held five strikes since mid-January in a row with their employers over proposed changes to their now-lapsed employment contra
In the lexicon of cycling, Bruce Ross will do one final ‘lap on the front’ as race director for the 2019 SBS Bank Tour of Southland before sitting in the back of the bunch for future races. It’s the end of an era. Bruce remembers watching stage finishes in Bluff as a young child, he […]
This is a new and important safety message from Maritime NZ to recreational, commercial and racing jet boat operators and owners. The cause of a recent fatal accident involving a jet boat was identified as steering failure, caused by a wire which broke and a shackle fell off. The steering system for
Invercargill contract milker Tangaroa Walker is looking at drying off his herd of 500 cows after a great season. He says milk production is up 15 percent on last year and grass and winter crops are thriving in the warmer-than-usual soils. Tangaroa has plenty of extra feed set aside for winter. The a
The Ministry of Health and Southern District Health Board decision not to meet with Southland midwives today has been described as a slap in the face. The meeting was called to help midwives practice safely in the area after the former Lumsden Maternity Centre was downgraded. It was cancelled after
What’s On Invers Business Hub News Presented by The Invercargill City Council has opened public consultation as to whether it should commit $30 million of investment to the HWCP inner-city redevelopment project but Southland Chamber of Commerce CEO Sheree Carey said the alternative was not an option
Otago Lakes Central Police have recovered a significant amount of drugs and cash, and made multiple arrests following search warrants executed in Queenstown and Cromwell this morning. Police seized over $200,000 of methamphetamine and more than $30,000 in cash along with other drugs in Queenstown. A
IT’S OFFICIAL! ‘Wrestling on the Edge of the World’ will debut on TVNZ DUKE on Sat 22nd June at 8.30pm! Check out how a homegrown New Zealand independent wrestling company is setting the world on fire in this special 3 part series. The series will take you behind the scenes with the real life people
