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A member of the public was also hit by a vehicle after police performed a routine traffic stop at around 10.30am on Reynella Drive in Massey. The offender has fled the scene in a vehicle and police say they have a large presence actively searching for the offender. St John Ambulance says three patie

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward following a serious crash in Invercargill on Wednesday 17 June. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Morton and Centre Streets about 4pm. Two cars were involved in the crash – a red Toyota Echo and a dark green Nissan Maxima. An 86-yea

The Invercargill Licensing Trust recorded a $1.4 million loss during April as a result of Covid-19, reporting a 55% decline in sales compared to the same time last year. But total sales for the year were still 1.5% higher than last year – up $1.3 million to $93.2 million. In a report was submitted a

The revelation two sisters with Covid-19 were released from isolation to travel from Auckland to Wellington to visit a dying parent has exposed “unacceptable” flaws in the system. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday said the situation was an unacceptable failure of the system and she appointed a

Environment Southland began its winter grazing aerial compliance inspections this week (weather permitting) with the first of several flights across Southland this winter. Environment Southland chief executive Rob Phillips said last year’s winter grazing practice left a lot to be desired. “It was a

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is speaking to media to address actions taken by the government in response to two new Covid-19 cases announced yesterday. Dr Bloomfield yesterday revealed the two new cases to be two women who arrived from the UK on Sunday 7 June, and were granted a compassionate exemp

A new government subsidy will pay employers up to $16,000 for each new apprentice they train from August. Minister of Education Chris Hipkins said the $390 million Apprenticeship Boost would pay businesses $1000-a-month for each apprentice in their first year of training, and $500-a-month for appren

A new report prepared by the Ministry for Primary Industries says despite the impacts of Covid-19, primary sector exports are expected to grow this year. The Economic Update for the Primary Industries report shows for the year-to-date primary industries export revenue is tracking 4.5 percent, or $1.