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A  person has been charged with recklessly discharging a firearm after an incident in Invercargill on Sunday night. A police spokeswoman said police received reports about 6.40pm on Sunday of a gun shot through a window on Jackson St. The armed offenders squad was called in and a person was arrested

Fonterra’s GM Transport and Logistics Barry McColl has been named Road Risk Manager of the Year at the Australasian Fleet Safety Awards. The award recognises his role in maintaining the safety of more than 1,600 drivers in 500 tankers travelling more than 90 million kilometres a year. Fonterra Direc

Multiple world speed record holder and media personality Guy Martin is to be the guest of honour at this year’s Burt Munro Challenge. Martin has a distinguished racing career that has seen him secure numerous titles and records including 15 podium finishes in the prestigious Isle of Man TT events si

Tonight’s Petsmart.NZ Pet Moment goes out to all you Cat lovers and who knows them better than Mrs Slocombe.

At approximately 5pm this evening Police attended a serious crash involving a car and a cyclist at the intersection of Dalrymple and Ness Streets, in Appleby, Invercargill. The cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the crash a

Netball South will take the first step towards defending the Beko Netball League title when trials take place in Dunedin this Sunday. Netball South performance manager Reinga Bloxham said 40 players from throughout Otago and Southland had been invited to trial for the team. Netball South won the ina

Southland Police are seeking three people who are wanted for arrest in relation to separate matters. Courtney Meijer of Invercargill (pictured) is wanted to arrest for failing to appear in court. Ms Meijer is 26-years-old, 160cm tall and of medium build. She has tattoos on her left shoulder, right h

A large scale search and rescue exercise on Stewart Island over the weekend has been successfully completed, with the trial of new tracking technology proving useful in the challenging terrain. Senior Sergeant Brian Benn, Southern District Police SAR Coordinator, says flawless organisation and use o