File photo/GettyFairfax's NZ arm has announced it will close or sell 28 mastheads, including a number in Otago and Southland. The papers in Otago and Southland affected were the Invercargill Eye, Otago Southland Farmer, Clutha Leader, Queenstown Mirror, NewsLink and Waitaki Herald. "The Stuff business is delivering strong digital revenue growth, benefiting from the growth of our new business ventures," said Boucher. "This is providing some offset to ongoing print advertising challenges, however we need to continue to act decisively in transitioning our business model into an increasingly digital business." "Allied Press titles have a close connection and vital role to play in the communities they serve.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 20, 2018 22:07 UTC