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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

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 [