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* A man was arrested after attempting to break into a rural property. * Homeowner’s CCTV alerted them to the break-in attempt in real time. * Police recommend CCTV for rural homes to deter and catch offenders effectively. A 32-year-old man was arrested this morning after attempting to break into a rural

* Night-time resurfacing of Invercargill’s central city streets begins on 12 January 2024. * Works will involve 8,500 tonnes of asphalt across key state highways and streets. * Roads will reopen during the day with detours and speed limits as needed. Roadworks to resurface Invercargill’s central city streets will begin

List of Southlanders named: Here is the list of Southlanders named. The New Zealand Order of Merit * CNZM (Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit) * Suzanne Prentice, for services to music and the community (Invercargill) * ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) * Robin Campbell, for services to

Police arrested five individuals in Tuatapere yesterday after reports of vehicle thefts in the area. Three stolen vehicles were recovered, originating from Invercargill, Orepuki, and Tuatapere. Those apprehended include a 21-year-old man, an 18-year-old man, and an 18-year-old woman. They have been charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle. Additionally,

* Dunedin player wins $4.3 million in Powerball and Lotto First Division. * Invercargill ticket holder wins $1 million in Lotto Christmas promotion. * Over 100 extra prizes awarded in Lotto NZ’s Christmas promotion. A Powerball ticket sold at Whitcoulls George Street in Dunedin has delivered a massive $4.3 million

* Southland faces severe road funding shortfall impacting maintenance of its vast network. * Mayor Rob Scott seeks fairer funding to address critical safety and infrastructure issues. Southland District Mayor Rob Scott has raised urgent concerns about road safety in his region, highlighting a funding shortfall that could have dire consequences for

* Invercargill and Bluff gain enhanced security with 46 CCTV cameras operational by Christmas. * Council invests $2.3 million in phase one of CCTV project to support investigations. * New MOU formalises collaboration between Council and Police to ensure public safety. Progress continues on the installation of 68 CCTV cameras across Invercargill

As a local democracy reporter in the South and in Central Otago, and thanks to the beauty of advanced technology, I watch a lot of meetings online - Invercargill City, Central Otago district and Otago Regional councils.  I’m a born and bred Southlander and I often say to people