Demolition work is under way at the Gore Campground after investigations revealed asbestos and significant contamination in several buildings on the site. Gore District Council says the work is necessary to address health, safety and regulatory risks associated with the aging structures. The former house and office, ablution block and

Hospice South's volunteer team has been recognised with a Minister of Health Volunteer Award, taking out the Community NGO category at a ceremony held at Parliament. The award acknowledges the contribution of more than 400 volunteers who collectively provided over 46,500 hours of service in the past

Students struggling with maths made double the progress of their peers in just 12 weeks through a government acceleration programme, new trial results show. Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the conclusion of the Year 7 and 8 maths acceleration trial, which involved almost 3,500 students nationwide. "We are

Skilled plumbers and drainlayers will soon be able to sign off their own work under an expanded government scheme designed to speed up building projects and reduce costs. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk announced the Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers Bill will cover more residential work and some commercial

A Southland chaplain is preparing for what he describes as a "meaningful" deployment to Turkey for this year's Anzac Day Gallipoli commemoration. Royal New Zealand Navy Chaplain Class 3 Rich Lander, who grew up in Winton, is among 38 New Zealand Defence Force personnel heading to

Southland dairy farmer and Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick will contest the Southland electorate for New Zealand First at the next general election. Herrick, who has been President of Southland Federated Farmers since 2024, brings more than 30 years of farming experience to his political bid. The dairy farmer and

Renewable Energy Push, Regional Growth and Community Projects Top Southland District Council Agenda. A wide-ranging Southland District Council meeting has tackled regional economic milestones, a major renewable energy push, community infrastructure decisions, housing pressures, and operational governance across the district. Southland Economy Among New Zealand's Strongest Great South

Invercargill City Council is proposing to increase fees at Bluff Boat Ramp, with casual launch costs rising from $25 to $30 per use. Annual permits would also go up under the proposal, costing $155 per year for boats under 6 metres and $215 for larger vessels. Bluff Community Board Chair