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The helicopter crashed shortly after take-off, killing the pilot and two DOC staff on board. It has been confirmed Nick Wallis, the youngest son of Sir Tim Wallis, was piloting the helicopter. One of his older brothers, Matthew, died when his helicopter crashed into Lake Wanaka only three months ago

Police can confirm they are attending the scene of a fatal helicopter crash near Wanaka Airport. At 11.35am Police confirm attendance of a fatal helicopter crash near Wanaka Airport. What we know: A member of the public called emergency services shortly before 11am reporting smoke coming from the he

A number of young Southland women were given the opportunity to speak with Rt Hon Helen Clark in Invercargill yesterday ahead of the former PM’s speaking engagement at the Civic Theatre. Clark visited both Southland Girls High School and Murihiku Young Parents’ Learning Centre to talk about her own

Spring means events season starts is ramping up and it always amazes me the breadth of things to do in Southland when the sun is shining – and even when it’s not. Preparations are underway around the district for flower shows, market days and many other activities. Labour Weekend is fast approaching

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited today revised its 2018/19 forecast Farmgate Milk Price from $6.75 per kgMS to a range of $6.25-$6.50 per kgMS and increased its forecast New Zealand milk collection volumes by 1.3 per cent to 1,550 million kgMS. Fonterra Chief Executive, Miles Hurrell, says the ch

Here’s a rather excellent video showing progress so far on construction of the highway realignment at Edendale. Construction progress fly-through of the SH1 Edendale realignment project. This video compares the site pre-construction taken 28 May 2018 with the site as of the 14 September 2018.

There is a Facebook friend request message going round telling people that they have had a friend request from you. It’s more than likely a scam. If you receive a message like this, first, search your name in the Facebook search box – has your account actually been cloned? If you do see another acco

A Real Journeys spokesperson confirmed two passengers were injured when its passenger vessel hit the rock about midday. The vessel was making a routine approach towards the shoreline to observe seals when the collision occurred. Real Journeys said the two passengers sustained minor injuries when the