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A bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island
That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.
Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch … View moreA bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island
That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.
Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch Airport at -3.9C, Ashburton at -4.5C and Timaru at -3.7C.
The lowest June temperature recorded at Christchurch Airport was -7.2C, while the average June daily lowest temperature was 1C. In Ashburton the lowest June temperature recorded was -7.1C and the average June daily minimum was 0.5C.
Read more about today's weather here.
A survey done in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin shows the price of a healthy food basket has increased between $4 and $21 in the past year. Do you think there is the same problem in Southland? Are we paying more for healthy food?
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.
Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.
He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View moreAfter debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.
He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.
We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?
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Last night the concept design for Invercargill's inner city was unveiled. What do you think?
Features of the new development would include:
- Covered car park for 1000 cars split over four levels. Top of car park to be used for events such as a farmers market and car shows.
- Boutique … View moreLast night the concept design for Invercargill's inner city was unveiled. What do you think?
Features of the new development would include:
- Covered car park for 1000 cars split over four levels. Top of car park to be used for events such as a farmers market and car shows.
- Boutique eatery.
- Retail shops ranging from anchor retailer to small boutique store.
- A medical centre with scope to include ambulance bay.
- Open-air laneways that connect the food and retail precincts to the offices and medical centre.
- Outdoor courtyard for people to enjoy.
- Offices and apartments overlooking the CBD.
Read more about the development here.
"We should not forget how brave these women were."
And, more importantly, the youth of today must value the right to vote.
That was the clear message from women who gathered at the Suffrage 125 Southland Women's Forum in Invercargill on Wednesday night.
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Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.
So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.
Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View moreOur dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.
So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.
Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
Health Minister Dr David Clark says his busy schedule is a reason not to meet with directors of the …
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Former Southland Federated Farmers president Allan Baird has called on the Southland District Council to consider a merger with Gore District Council.
While the division of the district into five wards was a reasonable approach in the short-term, Baird said it was an "anomaly" that … View moreFormer Southland Federated Farmers president Allan Baird has called on the Southland District Council to consider a merger with Gore District Council.
While the division of the district into five wards was a reasonable approach in the short-term, Baird said it was an "anomaly" that not all of the Southland Province was represented.
Having 12 councillors responsible for the whole of the Southland province would be more appropriate, Baird said.
Find out his perspective here and have your own say by voting or commenting below.
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