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State of Emergency Declared Across Southland By MinisterThis is an official message from Emergency Management Southland Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell, has today declared a local state of emergency for the Southland region to assist in the recovery to the severe wind event. This follows advice from

A powerful weather system is forecast to bring significant disruption to southern parts of New Zealand on Thursday. MetService has issued multiple Orange Warnings for heavy rain and severe gales, urging residents in Fiordland, Southland, Clutha and Stewart Island to prepare for hazardous conditions. An active front tied to a

Crews Working 24/7 Restoring Power, Roads, Parks ClosedSt John Stay safe, stay connected: Mobile phone tips during severe weather If mobile networks go down, you may still be able to reach emergency services but it’s important to know your options. Dial 111 as usual first. Even if your

Farmer-shareholders of meat processor Alliance Group have voted to approve a major new partnership with Irish red meat company Dawn Meats. The $270 million joint venture will see Dawn Meats acquire a 65 percent share of the co-operative, with the remaining 35 percent staying under farmer control. Voting closed on

UPDATE 8.30PM - Bluff is BACK on! Bluff residents are being advised to prepare for a power outage this afternoon, with power set to go off between 4pm and 7pm. The interruption is due to a broken power pole near Greenhills, which requires urgent repair. Crews are already on-site

Lachie Hayes is the 2025 SIT Southland Entertainer of the Year. On a night of glittering Southland music stars, Hayes won the premier award at the ILT Southland Entertainment Awards Show on Saturday night. It is the second time the accomplished Wyndham singer/songwriter has been recognised as Southland’s

Smart race craft in squally conditions secured New Zealand Grand Prix motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan valuable Moto3 World Championship points yesterday. The Australia Grand Prix at Phillip Island was battered by inclement weather, and hardy race fans were treated to plenty of action on track as a result of the

A Strong Wind Warning – Orange has been issued for Fiordland, Southland including Stewart Island, and Clutha, with severe northwesterly gales gusting up to 120 km/h expected in exposed areas between 8am and noon on Monday. MetService warns that another period of strong winds is possible on Tuesday, although the