‘Dignity’ for stillborns
An idea nearly 20 years in the making has come to fruition at the Mataura Cemetery.
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$9 billion Central Otago gold discovery ‘largest in four decades’
$9 billion Central Otago gold discovery ‘largest in four decades’
An Australian mining company has told its investors a gold discovery in Central Otago, near Bendigo, may be the largest gold discovery in New Zealand in 40 years.
Lincoln fire crew respond to fellow volunteer's death
Lincoln fire crew respond to fellow volunteer's death
The Lincoln Volunteer Fire Brigade respond to many medical event calls, but on Thursday last week they responded to a call for one of their own.
Canterbury fire crew respond to fellow volunteer's death
Canterbury fire crew respond to fellow volunteer's death
The Lincoln Volunteer Fire Brigade respond to many medical event calls, but on Thursday last week they responded to a call for one of their own.
Shark spotted at Auckland beach, dozens exit water
Shark spotted at Auckland beach, dozens exit water
Swimmers were asked by lifeguards to leave the water at popular Auckland swimming beach Long Bay this afternoon after members of the public spotted a shark nearby.
Dozens exit water after shark spotted at Auckland beach
Dozens exit water after shark spotted at Auckland beach
Swimmers were asked by lifeguards to leave the water at popular Auckland swimming beach Long Bay this afternoon after members of the public spotted a shark nearby.
Christmas weather likely to be hot and dry in NZ
Christmas weather likely to be hot and dry in NZ
The dice are loaded for a warm and dry Christmas and New Year’s for most of the country, though holidaymakers are advised to keep an eye on the forecast.
Hot and dry Christmas weather forecast for NZ
Hot and dry Christmas weather forecast for NZ
The dice are loaded for a warm and dry Christmas and New Year’s for most of the country, though holidaymakers are advised to keep an eye on the forecast.
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Consultation open on parks and reserves
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Consultation open on parks and reserves
Invercargill's park-goers have their hands full, as the council has seven active consultations about what exactly should be done with the city’s green zones.
ILT ‘successfully navigated’ tough times; posts profit
ILT ‘successfully navigated’ tough times; posts profit
Overcoming face value concerns, the ILT has reported profitable results at its Annual Meeting.
Have your say on the future of city’s green zones
Have your say on the future of city’s green zones
Invercargill's park goers have their hands full, as the city council has seven active consultations about what exactly should be done with the city’s green zones.
Councillors vote to deny ES funding
Councillors vote to deny ES funding
Invercargill city councillors voted against contributing $75,000 towards a partnership with Environment Southland (ES), with a city councillor saying the regional council was "not doing their job".
Crs adopt 22/23 report
Crs adopt 22/23 report
Invercargill City councillors have adopted the 2022/23 annual report, which shows they have met more performance measures than the previous year.
Councillors vote to deny allocating money in ES partnership
Councillors vote to deny allocating money in ES partnership
Invercargill city councillors voted against allocating $75,000 within a partnership with Environment Southland (ES), with a city councillor saying the regional council was "not doing their job".
Civic Theatre to host a right-royal party
Civic Theatre to host a right-royal party
A night of regalia and fanfare is coming to Invercargill this weekend.
City council hears from submitters
City council hears from submitters
Invercargill city councillors heard from more than a dozen submitters on Tuesday about what they would like done with new developments at Wachner Pl.
Get ready for El Nino season
Get ready for El Nino season
El Nino has been officially declared, and with the impending summer another usually unusual season is expected for farmers.
Rise in AI ‘unavoidable’
Rise in AI ‘unavoidable’
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming the defining technological advancement of the decade, and even the country’s southern-most city has been caught up in the hype.
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Council hears from submitters
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Council hears from submitters
Invercargill councillors heard from more than a dozen submitters about what they would like done with new developments at Wachner Pl yesterday.
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Neutral on voting age
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Neutral on voting age
Lowering the voting age to 16? — Invercargill city councillors gave it a shrug.