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Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash in Isla Bank, Southland. The two-car crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40am at the intersection of Fairfax–Isla Bank Road and Isla Bank–Flints Bush Road. “Despite emergency services best efforts, two people sadly died at

The final report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 has been released today, delivering an independent account of the pandemic response and its lasting impact on New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. "New Zealanders lived through one of the most significant global public health and economic

One door closes and another stays open is the case for Young Reflections owner Joy Brown. Having to close her Dunedin store in the Centre City Mall after eight years was a difficult decision, but they just weren’t meeting the sales targets to justify staying open. Staff were informed

Updated: Fairfax-Isla Bank Road in Isla Bank, Southland, has been closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles on Tuesday morning. Fatal Crash in Isla Bank Claims Two LivesPolice can confirm two people have died following a serious crash in Isla Bank, Southland. The two-car crash was reported to emergency

A new community event is bringing a touch of rural charm to Riversdale, as the town prepares to host its first maize maze fundraiser this summer. The Riversdale Maize Maze, set on a working farm owned by McClintock Farming Ltd and McClintock Contracting Ltd, will open for three special dates

Before Spotify and TikTok, Southland’s music scene thrived in pubs, clubs, and late-night gigs across Invercargill. Bands built their reputation live, often loud, one show at a time. To kick off Muso Mondays, we’re looking back at one of the city’s most memorable bands from the late

Work to bring the stories of Southland to life at Te Unua Museum of Southland has entered a major new stage, with the project now moving into the production and build phase of the museum experience fit-out. Museum of Southland Team Leader Experience David Dudfield said the current stage of

11.25am – SH1 reopens after South Otago crash. State Highway 1/Milton Highway between the South Otago towns of Milton and Balclutha has reopened after a crash this morning. People are asked to travel with care in the area. Milton Highway, part of State Highway 1 through the South Otago