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Police have launched a homicide investigation following a death in Invercargill this evening. The body of a man was located at a property on Oreti Street about 8.40pm. A range of enquiries are underway to determine what has occurred. Cordons are in place and will remain overnight. Further informatio

More heavy rain is forecast for south Westland tonight with significant slips between Franz Josef and Fox Glacier on the South Island’s West Coast after heavy rain today. A 200 metre long slip and a bridge washout just south of Hari Hari has already severed the region, cutting off Whataroa, Franz Jo

It will be a night to remember for two Lotto players from Auckland and Lower Hutt after taking home $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold at Stellin Street Store in Lower Hutt and on MyLotto to a player from Auckland. Powerball was not struck

Police issued an update: “Arrest following aggravated robbery, Invercargill” One person is in custody following an armed robbery at an Invercargill bank earlier today. Police were called to Don Street about 12.20pm following a report of a man entering the bank with a knife and demanding cash. No one

On Friday, the Southland Chamber of Commerce was proud to host the Glass Elevator Professional Women’s Networking ‘Women Inspiring Women Conference NOT Conference’. The event, which was held at Bill Richardson Transport World, saw five inspirational leaders take to the stage in the name of learning,

Literacy and numeracy took on a different shape for children at Otatara School when they took part in the global initiative Outdoor Classroom Day last week. Sport Southland Made to Move school facilitator Carla Werder, who spent the day with teachers and students in the bush near the school, said Ou

Nationwide test expected to show increased penetration of Emergency Mobile Alert This evening (Sunday), about four million phones will make a loud noise marking the annual nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system. The system, which is administered by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emerg

HWCP Management announced today that Geoff Thomson has resigned as HWCP director for personal reasons. According to HWCP director Scott O’Donnell, HWCP respects Geoff’s decision “unreservedly”. “It is absolutely imperative that Invercargill’s heart is brought back into the inner city. While the proj