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State Highway 8, between Roxburgh and Ettrick, is currently blocked in both directions by two slips. Diversions are in place at the Millers Flat Bridge and the Roxburgh Dam. Rain is continuing to fall and there is widespread surface flooding in the Roxburgh area. The public is asked to avoid the are

The Emergency Mobile Alert should appear automatically on your phone’s screen with a unique and penetrating warning sound. As Emergency Mobile Alerts are about keeping you safe, you won’t be able to opt-out of receiving Emergency Mobile Alert. The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system

Three Lotto players from Rotorua, Christchurch and Alexandra will also be celebrating tonight after each winning $250,000 with Lotto First Division.  The winning Lotto tickets were sold at Lucky Lotto Shop in Rotorua, Fendalton New World in Christchurch and Paper Plus Alexandra in Alexandra. Meanwhi

A 33-year-old Invercargill man was arrested on firearms-related charges following the execution of a search warrant in the suburb of Newfield this morning. The man was due to appear in the Invercargill District Court yesterday. The search warrant was executed with the assistance of the Armed Offende

Alliance Group is making significant progress towards its goal of transforming the co-operative with an improved financial performance and a $11.4 million distribution to farmer shareholders. The 100% farmer-owned co-operative has doubled its operating profit to $20.2 million for the year ending 30

Southland Police have arrested and charged two people in relation with supplying drugs. Staff from Riversdale and Gore Police executed a search warrant at a Riversdale address just after 9am yesterday. A 55-year-old male and 25-year-old female have been charged with a number of drug offences relatin

Fonterra has joined with Shine and Women’s Refuge to launch a programme to raise awareness about family violence and provide support services for any of its 12,000+ New Zealand employees who may need help. A new family violence policy sets out how the Co-operative will aim to create a safe and suppo

Thirty Lotto players from around the country will be celebrating after each winning $14,788 with Lotto Second Division in last night’s live Lotto draw. Six lucky players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $20,126. The winning Powerball Second Division tickets were sol