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* A review highlighted issues with communication, staffing, and emergency declaration processes in Southland. * The response to Gore flooding and Bluecliffs erosion was affected by staff shortages. * Recommendations included improving training, staffing, and emergency declaration procedures for future events. An analysis of Southland’s most recent emergencies has revealed a range

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Southland yesterday. The single vehicle crash occurred on Fairlight Road just before 10pm. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

Join us as we sit down with Invercargill City Councillor Grant Dermody to discuss the latest updates on the museum project, including budget changes, new features, and the project's long-term vision for the community. Grant also dives into: The progress of the museum's construction and public

* Fire crews contained the 1,200-hectare blaze and worked to eliminate remaining hotspots. * Helicopters and excavators were used to prevent flare-ups and strengthen firebreaks. * Firefighters continued monitoring the area to ensure the fire did not reignite. Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews returned to the Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill as

Invercargill is set to roar to life this weekend with the Southern Grills & Gasoline Car & Bike Show, an annual celebration of classic cars, custom bikes, and Southland’s passionate automotive community. The event, now in its seventh year, will take place at the Collegiate Rugby Football Grounds on

* Wools of New Zealand welcomes Kāinga Ora’s decision to reconsider wool carpet in tenders. * The government supports wool, highlighting its benefits for homes, farmers, and exports. * Kāinga Ora will allow wool carpet suppliers to compete for contracts alongside synthetic options. Wools of New Zealand has expressed its support for

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been working hard to contain a large vegetation fire in mixed scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill today. Related: Fire Crews Battle Large Blaze Near Tiwai Point The fire has grown to 1,200 hectares across the centre of the peninsula,

* $27 million project will replace 10km of Invercargill's critical water infrastructure. * Gala Street works continue with traffic management to minimise disruption in the city centre. * Completion scheduled for mid-2025 to ensure reliable, safe water for Invercargill and Bluff. Work on Invercargill’s $27 million Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade is