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Invercargill Police are investigating an assault that occurred around the Dee Street and Esk Street intersection around 0200am this morning. As a result of the incident a 40year old male is in Invercargill hospital and a male is being spoken with by police. Police are seeking assistance from any mem

Police and emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash on North Road, Lorneville, Invercargill which occurred at about 12.10am on Friday 8th April. The crash involved a vehicle travelling at high speed colliding with another vehicle, resulting in both vehicles bursting into flames.  All

The Invercargill City Council today (Monday 4 April) lodged a charging document in the Invercargill District Court alleging that the Niagara Sawmilling Company Ltd has breached the night time noise rule in the District Plan. Invercargill City Council’s Director of Environmental and Planning Services

Former Gore mayor Ian Tulloch is out of intensive care and “on track to begin rehabilitation”, his family says. In a statement, the family thanked everyone for their prayers and support and said rehabilitation would begin in the “coming weeks”. Mr Tulloch, who has raced cars for more than 40 years,

The Southland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheree Carey as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Carey will take the reins from Sarah Hannan, who resigned as CEO in December 2015 to take up a co-director role in the Southland Regional Development Strategy. Photo: South

Eight rural enthusiasts will pit their agricultural, practical and business know›how skills at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Otago/Southland regional final in Wyndham on April 9.   The day, being held at the A&P Showgrounds from 8am, is open to the public.   The evening part of the com› petition

AFTER being lost to the city for more than 60 years, an Invercargill tram is returning home to be restored to its former glory. The Macdonald family — David, Sally, James and Fiona — have donated tram 16 to the Bill Richard› son Transport World. It was one of 16 trams which use to run […]

Southland-based electricity network management company, PowerNet, reaches a new milestone this week as Otago Power Services Ltd (OPSL) is fully integrated into the company, bringing significant benefits in customer service, skills, resources and business efficiencies. PowerNet staff (left to right)