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One person has died following a crash on SH 94, Te Anau. Police were called to the single vehicle crash where a car hit a tree at 12.42am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. One lane of the road is open and delays are expected in the area this morning while the […]

Leading food company Alliance has dispatched Pure South venison to key global markets as the traditional European game season winds down. The venison will be marketed in the retail and food service sectors in Europe over April and July, as well as the UK and North America. The co-operative is also e

Due to a crash, SH 6, Winton to Invercargill, is under stop/go control near the intersection with Orion Road west, near Makarewa. Take extra care and expect some delays until this is resolved. Emergency services at the scene. More to come.

In between a busy political career, where she is constantly championing for the region and fighting for the Southland voice to be heard, MP for Invercargill Sarah Dowie is fiercely ensuring Southland remains part of the conversation in Wellington. Travelling between Wellington and Invercargill and b

At approximately 2am this morning emergency services were called to a fire at 50 Balmoral Drive, Invercargill. The address is the Road Knight Motorcycle Club’s Headquarters. A fire at the rear of the address caused a moderate amount of damage to the building. As a result of enquiries by Police a 29-

The 32-year-old man charged with assault in relation to the death of Chanel Henwood at the Marist Rugby Club in Invercargill on Saturday 10 February 2018 is now facing a charge of manslaughter. He will reappear in Invercargill District Court tomorrow, Tuesday 27 February. https://whatsoninvers.nz/po

Police needed to use road spikes to stop the stolen vehicle after tracking it through its GPS transmitter. After the spikes were used, the ambulance was driven some distance on the disintegrating tyres and wheelrims, until finally coming to a stop at Waihola, 39 kilometres from Dunedin. A 30-year-ol

The 74-year-old hunter who was missing on Stewart Island has been located this evening. The man was found by Stewart Island LandSAR staff around 6pm on the coast of the Port Adventure area. He is currently being medically assessed, but is otherwise alive and well. Sergeant Ian Martin said, Police wo