Lower interest rates, stronger dairy and meat prices, and reduced regulations have lifted farmer confidence to its highest level in nearly a decade, according to Federated Farmers’ latest six-monthly Farm Confidence Survey. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford said, “Farming families have been through some really tough years recently and that’

Surcharges on in-store payments will be banned by May 2026 to ease costs for consumers. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson said the change would help New Zealanders save millions annually and make shopping more straightforward. “Surcharges are a hassle and an unwelcome surprise when shoppers get to the

Looking for an instant complexion pick‑me‑up? I recently tried the High Performance Microdermabrasion at The Cosmetic Clinic, Invercargill Central and walked out with noticeably smoother, brighter skin. Check out the results in the video below. What makes it “high performance”? In a single 50‑minute session, skin therapists

Southland has retained its position as the strongest performing region in KiwiBank’s 2025 “Regional Divide” report, with Invercargill’s construction boom driving the local economy. KiwiBank’s annual heat-map, released on 1 July, again awarded Southland a score of 5/10 — the highest in the country, matched only by

Some people do ‘Dry July’ - Invercargill JB HI-FI has started a new trend- cold water plunging in the middle of winter instead. And it’s all in the name of mental health. Invercargill manager Tony Keay said the business supported six charity ‘Helping Hand’ partners including McKenzie’s gift

When the Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally takes place on Saturday 2 August it will not only celebrate the legacy of Robinson, an iconic rally driver from the area, but it will also mark 50 years of rallying for the Eastern Southland Car Club who organise this event and have

Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced the appointment of Yvonne Browning MNZM to a vacant position on the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). “I am pleased to confirm the appointment of Mrs Browning to this role. She is passionate about ensuring students, particularly young women, can realise

Due to work on the PowerNet Awarua Network Project, Motu Rimu Road will be closed from SH1 Bluff Highway to Tiwai Road from Thursday 24th July through to Tuesday 29th July. - No access from SH1 Bluff highway to Motu Rimu Road - No access from Motu Rimu Road to