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Wyndham Camping Ground Gets Funding Boost
Wyndham Camping Ground Gets Funding Boost
News   -   Jan 28, 2026

The Wyndham Camping Ground is set to reopen after receiving a funding boost from the Southland District Council. A total of $34,020 has been approved for the project, transferred from the remaining budget of the Baird-Hewat Square/Doctors Square project through the Better Off Fund. The facility has been

Gore Community Rallies After Man’s Car Destroyed
Gore Community Rallies After Man’s Car Destroyed
News   -   Jan 28, 2026

A retired Gore man has been left “overwhelmed” by the kindness of his community after his car was destroyed in a suspected arson attack and locals stepped in to help. Emergency services were called to Frank Street around 1am on January 19, where a black 2018 Holden Captiva was found

Winton Moves Ahead With New CCTV Cameras
Winton Moves Ahead With New CCTV Cameras
News   -   Jan 28, 2026

Winton’s long-debated CCTV upgrade is finally moving ahead, with Southland District Council approving the final stage of the project. The decision clears the way for two new cameras to be installed in the town centre, completing a six-camera system aimed at boosting public safety and supporting crime prevention. The

Gore Camping Ground To Close This Week
Gore Camping Ground To Close This Week
News   -   Jan 27, 2026

The Gore District Council is advising the community the Gore Camping Ground will close, with camping operations at the site scheduled to finish on 30 January 2026. The Gore District Council and 4 Trades Limited, lessee of the Gore Camping Ground, have confirmed the termination of the existing lease and

Invercargill And Southland Roads Affected By Works
Invercargill And Southland Roads Affected By Works
News   -   Jan 27, 2026

Residents across Southland should plan for several road closures, water shutdowns, and infrastructure upgrades over the coming weeks. These projects, carried out by Southland District Council, NZTA, and Invercargill City Council, aim to improve roads, pipelines, and public services across the region. Water Shutdowns In Riverton, water supply will be

Southland Group Restoring Historic F150 Steam Train
Southland Group Restoring Historic F150 Steam Train
News   -   Jan 27, 2026

A group of Southland train lovers are working hard to bring a piece of railway history back to life. The F150 steam locomotive, built in Glasgow in the late 1800s, was once one of the most widely used trains in New Zealand and is now being restored by the Southern

Homicide Probe After Clutha Woman Dies
Homicide Probe After Clutha Woman Dies
News   -   Jan 24, 2026

Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a woman in Crichton, Clutha on Thursday evening. Emergency services were called to a property on Adams Flat Road at around 6:10pm, where a woman was found dead. A man was also found injured and remains in hospital in

General Election To Be Held On 7 November
General Election To Be Held On 7 November
News   -   Jan 21, 2026

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the 2026 General Election will be held on Saturday 7 November. “Continuing the recent tradition of announcing the election date early in the year ensures New Zealanders have certainty,” Mr Luxon says. “Kiwis can also have certainty that our Government will continue governing

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