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* A man was found dead after a hunting trip near Lords River on Stewart Island * Emergency services reached the remote area by helicopter after being alerted on Saturday afternoon * Police have begun investigations and the Coroner has been officially notified of the death Police have confirmed a man has died

The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union can reveal under Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act request that Invercargill City Council spent $7,334,394 on consultants and legal services in just three years. Read the list here! The spending includes fees for everything from strategy consultants and cultural engagement advisers

Update: Now Open! Due to a significant equipment failure, Splash Palace in Invercargill has been forced to close its doors until further notice. In a statement posted on the Invercargill City Council Facebook page, the team said: “We’re working quickly to resolve the issues and hope to reopen at

Police have charged a 20-year-old man in relation to a fatal crash on Niagara-Tokanui Highway on 15 February 2025. At around 8.35pm, Police were alerted to a single-vehicle crash where a ute had rolled between McManus Road and Quarry Hills Fortification Road. Sadly, despite best efforts by emergency services,

The Southland Business Chamber is proud to announce the three finalists for the inaugural Reece McDonald Local Legend Award, established in memory of the late Reece McDonald to honour business owners who go above and beyond for their communities. The award was created to recognise a Southland business owner who

JD (John) Miller, a long-standing and much-respected member of the Riversdale community, has received a Community Service Award in recognition of his decades of service across a wide range of local organisations. The Southland District Council and Ardlussa Community Board presented the award at a special ceremony. Southland Mayor Rob

A 20-year-old man is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing an ambulance in Invercargill early on Monday morning. The incident unfolded just after 2.25am on Elles Road, when Police were called to help ambulance staff who were dealing with an agitated person. While a Police officer and an ambulance

• Mayor says council must risk more to avoid growing bills for specialist advice • Figures show over seven million dollars spent on advice in under three years • Councillors told they should accept mistakes rather than pay further large consultancy fees Invercargill’s mayor Nobby Clark says the city is paying a