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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

Action photos and results from the Oreti Park Speedway Spectacular on Saturday 10th February, day three of the Burt Munro Challenge. Photos by Dave Loudon Photography. Results: Peewee Solo – Division 1  1st 29i – Braxton Casey  2nd 5i – Eli Bartley  3rd 66i – Kadin Cracknell Peewee Solo – Division 2

A 27-year-old Invercargill man has died following an alleged assault overnight. Police were called to an incident at the Marist Old Boys Rugby Football Club in Georgetown, Invercargill at 11.45pm last night. The man was found unresponsive by emergency services and attempts to revive him with CPR wer

Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $6 million. Meanwhile, Strike Four was won by a player in Cambridge, who takes home $500,000. The winning Strike ticket was sold at New World Cambridge in Cambridge. Summer just became even hotter