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Invercargill Police are appealing for information following two recent incidents which targeted the same service station. On Tuesday 20 August, about 9pm, a man entered the BP Elles Road service station and threatened the attendant with a knife before stealing a quantity of cash. The man is describe

Local body election nominations closed 12 noon on Friday. Ten of the 12 existing Invercargill City Councillors will be throwing their hat in the ring once more, with Lesley Soper double dipping by standing for the SDHB as well. Environment Southland councillor Neville Cook another double dipper also

Hi there team. 50 years this weekend since arguably the most celebrated outdoor music event of modern times, Woodstock. For those that weren’t around then, and many of us weren’t, Woodstock was billed as an Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music and was held at Max Yasgur’s 600-acre dairy farm

The 24-year-old man wanted in relation to a serious incident in Gore on Wednesday evening has been located and taken into custody by Police. He is due to appear in the Invercargill District Court tomorrow morning facing the follow charges: Two counts of reckless driving Two counts of theft Two count

The 24-year-old man wanted in relation to a serious incident in Gore on Wednesday evening has been located and taken into custody by Police. Southern District Commander Paul Basham will provide an update to media at 5:15pm outside the Gore Police Station. UPDATED: 6:20pm Friday 16th August. Police c

Invercargill Police urges those in Southland to avoid or delay travelling in wintry conditions today. There was a minor accident on Queens Drive this morning. The area has been experiencing snow showers and more are expected. Those who need to travel are advised to exercise caution – assess local ro

Police are appealing for witnesses after a taxi driver was threatened and robbed on Ythan Street, Invercargill around 6:50pm on Friday 2 August. The taxi was stopped on Ythan Street between Tyne and Forth Streets when four males approached and threatened the driver with a screwdriver. The males stol

After more than a decade at the helm of Retro Hair D-zine, stylist Shelley Corbett is saying farewell to the many loyal customers – who are more like “family and friends”, as she hands ownership of the Centre Street salon to mother-and-son duo Tara and Joshua. From Tuesday (August 6) Tara Blackmun;