News Desk

A fertiliser truck crash on Weir Road Bridge, south of Manapouri, caused major disruption after the vehicle became wedged between the bridge and a nearby cliff, about 15 metres above the Mararoa River. “Weir Road is was closed for of the day A crane Weir Road bridge to lift the

* Operation Hawk led to multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs and illegal firearms * Search warrants were executed in Invercargill and Mataura Island earlier this week * Police say illegal hunting poses serious risks and will not be tolerated Police have arrested two men and seized firearms, ammunition and drugs during

* John Titter led a 13-year mission to restore Lumsden’s historic railway precinct for visitors * His efforts brought in over $500,000 and included recovering buried locomotives in 2020 * Titter was recognised with a Community Service Award for his remarkable community dedication John Titter, the man behind Lumsden’s railway

Twelve Lotto players across New Zealand are celebrating after each winning $16,422 in the Second Division prize pool. Among the winners was a ticket purchased at Collingwood Foodcentre in Invercargill. Other winning tickets were sold throughout the country, making it a nationwide night of celebration. In addition to the

• Police breath tested around 200 vehicles during a targeted road safety operation in Gore • Several drivers were charged or fined for alcohol levels and other dangerous behaviours • Police reminded the public that impaired or distracted driving continues to risk lives Police in Gore were disappointed by the behaviour of several

The a2 Milk Company has finalised the $282 million purchase of Yashili’s infant formula manufacturing plant in Pōkeno and sold its majority stake in Mataura Valley Milk (MVM) to Open Country Dairy. The Pōkeno facility, formerly owned by China’s Mengniu Dairy, will be enhanced through a $100 million

• Tribute band The Dead Circus prepares for a five-city national tour in New Zealand • Former members of The Dwellers and The Easy Hearts lead the high-energy STP tribute • Fans can expect a full set of classic Stone Temple Pilots hits performed live on stage The Dead Circus, a top-tier Stone

Southland’s genre-blending nine-piece band Rhythmonyx is preparing to unveil their first full-length music video, “Bones”, during a video release party at Gadoochi Brewery on Saturday, August 23 at 8PM. Written, recorded, produced, and mixed completely in their Invercargill CBD jam room, “Bones” is a bold show of creativity and