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A search and rescue operation is underway after a hunter was reported overdue on Stewart Island this morning. The 74-year-old man was last seen around 6:00pm last night when he went out for a hunt, but failed to return. Sergeant Ian Martin said, Police were notified by Rescue Coordination Centre New

Media giant Stuff, previously known as Fairfax, has announced plans to ditch 28 of its community, rural newspapers and magazines. The publications include the Kaikoura Star, the Hastings Mail, the Queenstown Mirror and NZ Dairy Farmer. The chief executive of Stuff, Fairfax’s news website, Sinead Bou

Emergency services are attending a fatal crash on SH 8 near Cromwell. Police were called to the single car crash near the lookout at 3.09pm. One person has died at the scene. The road is closed and diversions are in place. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. SH8 CROMWELL – CRASH – ROAD CLOSED [

A photo was sent to us of the streets closed, now Police have confirmed a man in his 20’s has serious wounds after a stabbing on Janet Street, South Invercargill this evening. We reported on our facebook page More to follow.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson confirmed they received a call at 6:29pm regarding a suspicious vegetation fire on Ythan street. Two fire engines were sent to extinguish a small fire in trees at a park on Ythan street, with minimal damage to the trees and bushes. Ythan street was closed for a shor

Update: #2 At 5:45pm there was a three car crash on the Pioneer Highway, Mataura near the Glencoe Hwy. What we know: Three ambulances and one helicopter (from Dunedin). Ambulance officers treated three patients (no ages or genders available) One with serious injuries (status 2), which was airlifted

Bill English has announced that he will step down as the National Party leader. Bill realised he wanted to stand down during the summer period when he reflected on his position. Bill will remain the leader until the 27th.

Southland Police can now name the man who died overnight following an assault in Invercargill. He was attending a birthday party at the Marist Old Boys Rugby Football Club in Georgetown when he died. Detective Senior Sergeant Stu Harvey said. He was 27-year-old Chanel Lee Simmonds, also known as Cha