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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 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,
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
* Sunshine brought out crowds for Telford’s 2024 graduation and street procession. * Students celebrated in style, walking through Balclutha to their graduation ceremony. * Over 330 supporters joined the event, celebrating graduates' achievements in various programmes. Telford’s class of 2024 celebrated their graduation in perfect weather on November 28
* Manapōuri Power Station boosts capacity after two years of reduced operation. * New transformer increases output by 128 megawatts, nearing the station's consented limit. * Another replacement transformer is scheduled to arrive by late 2025. New Zealand’s electricity network has received a timely upgrade with the commissioning of a
He’s done it there, now he’s going to try to do it here. Again. With his maiden Group One win secured at Addington, Nathan Williamson will attempt to dominate another of Southland’s biggest days in harness racing. With his Group One winning filly Captains Mistress heading his
* Invercargill City Council progresses land sale at Awarua after reserve status clarification. * Te Rūnanga o Awarua suggests land be considered for cultural or housing purposes. * Two sections already listed for sale with additional marketing planned after approvals. The Invercargill City Council is advancing the sale of land parcels at Awarua,
Invercargill Police are investigating after a safe was stolen during a burglary at a commercial premises on Mersey Street. Related: Thousands of Dollars in Tools Stolen from Southland Carpentry Students The burglary occurred sometime overnight on Tuesday the 11th of December. Police believe that due to the size and weight