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Homelessness Rises In Te Anau Amid Housing Crisis
Homelessness Rises In Te Anau Amid Housing Crisis
News   -   Jan 10, 2025

* Homelessness in Te Anau is rising, with no long-term support options available * Lack of affordable homes and increasing short-term rentals add to the housing problem * Community feedback highlights social housing needs and potential solutions for future growth Homelessness in Te Anau is on the rise, with no long-term support systems

Top Baby Names Revealed: Noah Retains #1 for Boys, Isla Returns for Girls
Top Baby Names Revealed: Noah Retains #1 for Boys, Isla Returns for Girls
New Zealand   -   Jan 08, 2025

Noah has once again topped the list as the most popular baby name for boys in New Zealand in 2024, retaining its number one spot for the second year in a row. On the girls' side, Isla has reclaimed the top position, making a notable return after narrowly missing

Gore Police Investigate Child’s Driveway Death
Gore Police Investigate Child’s Driveway Death
Law & Order   -   Jan 06, 2025

Police have confirmed that a three-year-old child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a residential driveway in Gore. The tragic incident occurred at around 6:30pm on 1 January. The child was taken to Gore Hospital, but sadly, they passed away shortly after arriving. “Our thoughts are

Crash Blocks SH94 Near Homer Tunnel (Now Open)
Crash Blocks SH94 Near Homer Tunnel (Now Open)
News   -   Jan 05, 2025

* SH94 near Homer Tunnel closed due to a two-vehicle crash reported mid-afternoon * Emergency services responding to possible injuries with further updates expected soon * Drivers warned of significant delays and advised to plan alternative routes UPDATE: State Highway 94 near the Homer Tunnel has now reopened after the earlier two-vehicle crash.

Police Name Man Killed In Balclutha Crash
Police Name Man Killed In Balclutha Crash
News   -   Jan 03, 2025

Police have identified the man who died in a single-vehicle crash in Balclutha on Friday, 20 December. The victim was Cody Blair Storer, a 24-year-old local resident. Authorities have expressed their sympathies to Mr Storer’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the

Police Arrest Five For Stolen Vehicles
Police Arrest Five For Stolen Vehicles
News   -   Dec 31, 2024

Police arrested five individuals in Tuatapere yesterday after reports of vehicle thefts in the area. Three stolen vehicles were recovered, originating from Invercargill, Orepuki, and Tuatapere. Those apprehended include a 21-year-old man, an 18-year-old man, and an 18-year-old woman. They have been charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle. Additionally,

The Day Music Changed the World: A Look Back at Band Aid’s 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
The Day Music Changed the World: A Look Back at Band Aid’s 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
Entertainment   -   Dec 25, 2024

On November 25th, 1984, a group of young English pop stars gathered at SARM Studios in West London to record what would become known as “the song that changed the world.” Written by Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats and Midge Ure of Ultravox, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?

Name Release Fatal Crash, SH 6, Kingston Devils Staircase
Name Release Fatal Crash, SH 6, Kingston Devils Staircase
News   -   Dec 22, 2024

Police have identified the man who tragically died in a crash on State Highway 6 near Kingston on 19 December. Related: Devil’s Staircase Crash: One Dead, Two Critical, 20 Injured in Tour Bus Collision The victim was 36-year-old Timothy Peter Herrick of Invercargill. Authorities extended their sympathies to his

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