Mike Sanford

* A third young person has now been charged over a violent Invercargill store robbery. * Police located and arrested the youth without incident earlier today. * Investigations are ongoing and further arrests are still expected. A third young person has appeared in court following an aggravated robbery at a convenience store in

• Ten Torpedo7 stores will be rebranded as outlet shops focusing on discounted outdoor gear • Two more store closures confirmed as the retailer tightens its physical store footprint • Online sales and flagship stores will remain key priorities for the brand going forward Torpedo7 is undergoing major changes under its new owners,

* Two youths were arrested after a reported early morning burglary in Bluff * Police Dog Unit helped locate both offenders after they fled the scene on foot * One youth will face Youth Court while the other is referred to Youth Aid According to Senior Sergeant Mel Robertson, Police were called to

Margot Hishon has been appointed as the new Chair of Community Trust South. With extensive governance experience, Mrs Hishon previously held the role between 2016 and 2018 and has a strong understanding of the Trust’s operations and the communities it supports. Community Trust South Chief Executive Jackie Flutey confirmed

* Police have confirmed the identity of the man in the train incident. * The victim was 54-year-old Geoffrey Francis McIver from Invercargill. * Authorities have referred the matter to the Coroner for investigation. A Person Has Died After Being Hit By A Freight Train In Invercargill* Emergency services responded to a serious

* A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 140 km southwest of Tuatapere at 101 km depth. * A tsunami warning has been issued; residents urged to avoid beaches and coastal waters. * Southland residents reported strong shaking, with some evacuations in Invercargill. Two Arrested After Invercargill Store Robbery* Two youths arrested following an

Police are asking for the public’s help following an aggravated robbery at the On the Spot Collingwood Foodcentre on North Road in Invercargill. The incident occurred around 3.30am this morning (Monday 24 March) when four individuals entered the store. Two were armed with knives, while another carried a

* Southland mayor Rob Scott confirmed plans to stand again in October's election. * Some councillors remain undecided while others confirmed they will step down. * Nominations open on 4 July, with voting scheduled for 11 October. Southland councillors have described their current term as “challenging,” with many still undecided about