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Police are actively investigating a suspicious house fire in Waikaia and are in search of two vehicles believed to be connected to the incident. The fire, which occurred at a property on Elswick Street shortly after midnight on Wednesday, caused significant damage to the house. Fortunately, there we

Police can advise the name of the man who died following a single vehicle crash on Bluff Highway, Monday February 12. He was 41-year-old Chad Wilfrid Waitiri, of Bluff, Invercargill. Police extend our condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of t

Renowned New Zealand band SIX60 announces a landmark performance at the Civic Theatre in Invercargill on May 7, 2024, as part of their unique SIX60 Sessions tour. This series of intimate concerts across the country showcases acoustic versions of their greatest hits, connecting the band closely with

A Government grant of $1.35 million to clean up the Bluecliffs landfill site, is a positive step towards protecting the ecosystem and the community, Environment Minister and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “I am pleased to make this funding available to the Tuatapere community. It will address

Civil Defence Controller Simon Mapp has provided an update on the local State of Emergency in Bluecliffs, highlighting a significant development in the community’s defense against erosion. On Thursday, 22nd February, contractors for Environment Southland completed a crucial operation by cutting into

Water samples taken from the Waituna Lagoon following its opening to the sea on 31 January show water clarity has improved across all four long-term monitoring sites to within normal range, while salinity and conductivity have increased. “Visual observations at the time of sampling by experienced te

A lone rat has been found dead in a trap on Ulva Island, Rakiura triggering an incursion response. Ulva Island is a predator free island 780m off Rakiura Stewart Island, and is a popular location to experience one of the few pest-free open sanctuaries in New Zealand. Jennifer Ross, DOC Operations Ma

SIT | Te Pūkenga campuses around the south are once again buzzing with energy and activity as the summer break finishes and the 2024 academic year begins this week. The Invercargill campus welcomed students back this week with a focus on fun, games and food, providing plenty of opportunities for the