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Police Seek Witnesses To Crash
Police Seek Witnesses To Crash
News   -   Feb 14, 2024

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

Mataura young farmer crowned Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Mataura young farmer crowned Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Farming   -   Feb 14, 2024

A 29-year-old sheep, beef and arable farmer is one step closer to taking out one of New Zealand’s most prestigious farming awards after being crowned the Season 56 Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Zac Thomas was announced as the Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday e

MLT Moonshine Trail Success Despite Wet Conditions
MLT Moonshine Trail Success Despite Wet Conditions
News   -   Feb 13, 2024

The 18th edition of the MLT Moonshine Trail was a success despite the damp conditions on Saturday (Feb 10). Based in the beautiful surrounds of Dolamore Park, near Gore, the mountainbike and offroad running/walking event also includes once-a-year access to seven private properties and the famous Hok

Emergency Management Southland Bluecliffs Update
Emergency Management Southland Bluecliffs Update
Environment   -   Feb 12, 2024

This is an official message from the Civil Defence Controller Simon MappUpdate – Bluecliffs state of emergency – #2 Emergency Management Southland continues to coordinate efforts in response to the declared state of emergency for the Bluecliffs community. Related: Southland Declares Local State of E

Serious Crash, Bluff Highway, Greenhills, Invercargill
Serious Crash, Bluff Highway, Greenhills, Invercargill
News   -   Feb 12, 2024

7pm Update: SH1 Greenhills is now OPEN under STOP/GO. Please take extra care.3:30pm Update: SH1 is now OPEN to northbound traffic. The road remains CLOSED to southbound traffic at this time. Please avoid the area and expect delay Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash on the Bluff H

Revitalized by Summer Showers, the Burning Horse Festival Set to Dazzle
Revitalized by Summer Showers, the Burning Horse Festival Set to Dazzle
Community   -   Feb 12, 2024

The much-anticipated Burning Horse festival, taking place on a vast sheep farm near Riversdale, is set to be a spectacle of music and arts this February, thanks to recent summer rains. The rain has not only benefited the farm’s sheep and pastures but also ensures that the festival’s highlight, a gia

Youths Fleeing Scene of Oreti Beach Car Fire
Youths Fleeing Scene of Oreti Beach Car Fire
News   -   Feb 09, 2024

A rapid and coordinated effort by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has led to the successful extinguishment of a fire at Oreti Beach, specifically on the beach side of the Oki St village. Teams are now diligently checking for any remaining hotspots to ensure complete safety in the area. This de

Southland Declares Local State of Emergency for Bluecliffs
Southland Declares Local State of Emergency for Bluecliffs
Councils   -   Feb 09, 2024

In response to increasing erosion threatening homes and a landfill in Bluecliffs, Southland District Mayor Rob Scott declared a local state of emergency at 10:50 am on Thursday 8th February. The declaration enables Emergency Management Southland to address the risk to life and property effectively.

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