Mike Sanford

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been working hard to contain a large vegetation fire in mixed scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill today. Related: Fire Crews Battle Large Blaze Near Tiwai Point The fire has grown to 1,200 hectares across the centre of the peninsula,

* $27 million project will replace 10km of Invercargill's critical water infrastructure. * Gala Street works continue with traffic management to minimise disruption in the city centre. * Completion scheduled for mid-2025 to ensure reliable, safe water for Invercargill and Bluff. Work on Invercargill’s $27 million Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade is

* A large vegetation fire near Tiwai Point has burned through approximately 120 hectares overnight. * Fire crews, including 40 firefighters and 10 trucks, are working to control the blaze. * Aerial support with five helicopters operating since first light to assist firefighting efforts. A significant vegetation fire near Tiwai Point has been

* Two teens stole a car and attempted to break into two Invercargill businesses. * After failing twice, they stole vapes, cash, and sweets from a Windsor dairy. * Police apprehended them with a dog unit shortly after their spree ended. Two Invercargill teenagers have been arrested following a chaotic crime spree that

Southland District Council is grappling with funding challenges that could force parts of three sealed roads to revert to gravel. The roads affected include Crooked Rd near Riversdale, Waterloo Rd near Mossburn, and Wilanda Downs Rd near Ohai, where sections are in significant disrepair. A report prepared for a council

* Invercargill roadworks on Tay Street and Queens Drive to start this week. * Southland closures include Mokonui Street, Marshall Road, and Govan Drive. * State highway repairs and resealing works will affect key routes in the district. Invercargill and Southland motorists are being reminded to prepare for scheduled roadworks and closures across

The New Zealand property market experienced a significant surge in 2024, with over $115 billion worth of residential property listed, marking a $19 billion increase compared to 2023, according to realestate.co.nz. Among the notable trends, Southland stood out with an impressive 4.9% growth in average asking prices,

* One person has died after a crash on Winton Lorneville Highway last Tuesday. * Six people were injured, including two in critical condition; one remains hospitalised. * Police continue to investigate the crash and seek information from witnesses. A tragic crash on the Winton Lorneville Highway on Tuesday, 21 January, has claimed