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JD (John) Miller, a long-standing and much-respected member of the Riversdale community, has received a Community Service Award in recognition of his decades of service across a wide range of local organisations. The Southland District Council and Ardlussa Community Board presented the award at a special ceremony. Southland Mayor Rob

A 20-year-old man is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing an ambulance in Invercargill early on Monday morning. The incident unfolded just after 2.25am on Elles Road, when Police were called to help ambulance staff who were dealing with an agitated person. While a Police officer and an ambulance

• Mayor says council must risk more to avoid growing bills for specialist advice • Figures show over seven million dollars spent on advice in under three years • Councillors told they should accept mistakes rather than pay further large consultancy fees Invercargill’s mayor Nobby Clark says the city is paying a

Police in Southland have again moved to block the flow of illegal drugs into local communities, arresting an Invercargill woman and seizing class A and class B substances during a mid-week raid. Officers from the Southland Police Organised Crime Group executed a search warrant at a rural home in Mabel

Solar power is on its way to Stewart Island and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says she’s delighted that the community will benefit from this exciting project both financially and environmentally. A $15.35 million suspensory loan, from the Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund, will see the first stage of

While Italy’s iconic Mugello Circuit proved a challenging foe, New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan managed to add to his Moto3 World Championship points tally. In a drama-filled race, the 18-year-old Southlander overcame a tough qualifying position to finish P15 and bank another valuable world championship point. “I’ve

A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This new CT scanner is a game-changer for Invercargill and surrounding areas. It will provide faster, more accurate diagnosis for a wide range

* Michael McLees was posthumously honoured for decades of dedicated community service in Blackmount * He gave 38 years to the local fire group and helped establish key community assets * Southland leaders praised his selfless service and lasting impact on local morale Michael McLees, a well-known figure in the Blackmount community, has