* Police and Customs intercepted a major drug shipment disguised as dining plates.
* Officers seized over 30kg of cannabis, MDMA, ketamine, cash, and ammunition.
* Two Invercargill men were arrested and are now facing serious drug charges.
Police have uncovered a large-scale drug operation in Southland after Customs officers in Auckland intercepted
* A review highlighted issues with communication, staffing, and emergency declaration processes in Southland.
* The response to Gore flooding and Bluecliffs erosion was affected by staff shortages.
* Recommendations included improving training, staffing, and emergency declaration procedures for future events.
An analysis of Southland’s most recent emergencies has revealed a range
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Southland yesterday.
The single vehicle crash occurred on Fairlight Road just before 10pm.
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Alliance Group has strengthened its foothold in the premium chilled beef sector, following approval for two of its processing plants to export to China.
The company’s Levin and Mataura plants have received certification to process and export chilled beef to China, a move that bolsters Alliance’s ability to
A strong wind warning has been issued for Fiordland, Southland, and Stewart Island, with severe gale-force winds forecast to affect the region overnight. The warning is in place from 8pm on Tuesday, 28 January, through to 6am on Wednesday, 29 January.
North to northwesterly winds are expected to reach gusts
* Brad Fallow won Southland’s regional excavator competition, securing a spot in the national finals.
* Competitors tackled precision tasks like tea-pouring, hazard-spotting, and a health and safety quiz.
* Event highlighted the immense skill and precision of excavator operators to the public.
Brad Fallow has emerged victorious in the CCNZ CablePrice
Police can now confirm the name of the woman who died following a two-vehicle crash on Winton Lorneville Highway, Tuesday 21 January.
She was Thachawalai Youngdaeng of Thailand.
Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
An investigation is underway after the death of a woman at a Queenstown property on Saturday 25 January.
Emergency services were called to the Windsor Place property about 2.30pm.
Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of how she died.
Her death is currently being treated as
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