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Three people have appeared in court on a range of drug-related charges following a major Police operation in Invercargill. Operation Mist, led by Southland Police’s Organised Crime Group, came to a close on 6 and 7 September 2025. The planned operation aimed to disrupt the sale and supply of

Police officers and Special Olympics athletes will join together on Sunday, 30 November 2025, for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) in Invercargill. The event, which is part of a global movement, celebrates inclusion and raises awareness for people with intellectual disabilities. The Torch Run will start at 12 noon

The Government has announced major changes to the Clean Vehicle Standard in a bid to make vehicles more affordable for New Zealanders. These changes, set to take effect from 1 January 2026, are aimed at easing financial pressure on car importers and preventing higher prices from being passed on to

The Government has announced a major cost-saving achievement with the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme, revealing two new ferries will be delivered under budget and enter service in 2029. The $596 million fixed-price contract has been signed between Ferry Holdings and experienced Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International. Rail Minister Winston

Firefighters were kept busy overnight with a series of fires across Dunedin and the wider Clutha district. A total of five separate incidents were reported, three of which are being treated as suspicious. The first fire broke out just before 4pm at a residential property in Dunedin city. Firefighters arrived

Southland District Council is advising residents and road users of several scheduled maintenance works and water shutdowns across the region this week. Water Shutdowns Water supply interruptions are expected in Te Anau and Tuatapere due to urgent repair works. On 17 November, repairs at 39 Fergus Square will affect the

While the finale failed to meet his expectations, overall Cormac Buchanan’s rookie season in the Moto3 World Championship exceeded them in several aspects. The Southland teenager described his 2025 season as “a rollercoaster” following yesterday’s final race in Valencia where he battled to make an impact. “I expected

A collaborative project between Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) environmental students and the local community has won top honours at the Environment Southland Community Awards. The Kew Bush Restoration and Education Programme was named the winner of the Environmental Action in the Community category. Kew Bush, a 3.3-hectare patch