News Desk

Reduced volumes across most of South Port’s key commodities, and inflationary pressure on costs have negatively impacted South Port’s financial performance in the first half of the financial year. “The agricultural and forestry sectors have been under significant pressure for several months due to p

Kiwi numbers are increasing in a remote part of Fiordland for the first time in the history of their conservation, thanks to recent aerial predator control operations.    The population of Fiordland tokoeka at Shy Lake is growing about 2% per year, officially turning the tide and reversing their dec

This is an official message from the Civil Defence Controller Simon Mapp Update – Bluecliffs state of emergency – #4 With the extension to the state of emergency for Bluecliffs this week, Emergency Management Southland continues to coordinate efforts for the Bluecliffs community. Related: Bluecliffs

As part of a joint operation targeting the supply of methamphetamine in the Gore community a woman has been arrested and a quantity of methamphetamine and cannabis has been seized, earlier this week. Police are working to target methamphetamine distribution in Gore after Customs noted an increase in

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of potentially toxic algae in the Upukerora River at Te Anau-Milford Road. Environment Southland senior scientist Katie Blakemore said water users should be vigilant and avoid contact with the algae. “This is a particularly popular spot

This is an official message from the Civil Defence Controller Simon Mapp:Update – Bluecliffs state of emergency – #3 The state of emergency for the Bluecliffs area has been extended for another week. Related: Southland Declares Local State of Emergency for Bluecliffs Southland District Mayor Rob Sco

As JB Hi-Fi gears up for the grand opening of its Invercargill store, the excitement is palpable, with the event promising an extraordinary mix of live music, exceptional deals, and a lively atmosphere. Scheduled for 5-6pm, Thursday, 15 February, the celebration is set to offer an unforgettable expe

Police investigating a fatal crash in Invercargill on Monday want to speak with any witnesses to the crash. Related: Serious Crash, Bluff Highway, Greenhills, Invercargill The crash occurred on the Bluff Highway, just south of Omaui Road, about 12:30pm. Police would like to speak to anyone who witne