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One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Allanton. tate Highway1/Main South Road between Allanton and East Taieri reopened about 1.30am Sturday morning following a fatal crash yesterday afternoon. The road reopened after police completed their onsite investigation at the intersection with Law

Police can now release the name of the man who was found deceased at a Sommerville Street, Andersons Bay, property on Friday 22 May. He was Douglas Alexander Senior, 58, from Andersons Bay. Police extend our deepest condolences to Douglas's family and friends during this difficult time. The

The Government has created a super-ministry to handle cities, housing and the environment. The new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport will absorb the Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Ministry of Transport, and local government functions from Internal Affairs. Legislation passed this week clears

The Government has unveiled a $1.2 billion loan scheme to help thousands of New Zealand businesses move away from dwindling natural gas supplies while protecting local jobs. The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme will see the Crown guarantee 80% of each supported loan, enabling banks to offer lower interest

Danone will fund three annual scholarships for Telford students in perpetuity, targeting agriculture, animal health, farm systems and equine programmes. The global food company's partnership with Southern Institute of Technology marks a significant investment in Southland's agricultural education sector. Three scholarships — covering academic excellence, practical skills

Nearly 60 Southland athletes, coaches and teams will compete for recognition at the 2026 ILT Southland Sports Awards on June 12 at ILT Stadium Southland. The nominees span 22 sporting codes, from swimming sensation Londyn Dillinger to All Black prop Ethan de Groot. Five athletes with disabilities will compete in

One person has died after a crash in Clutha Valley Road, Greenfield overnight. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash at 1.55am today. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle, which went off the road between Craig Road and Allangrange Road. Enquiries into the circumstances

Afterpay is collecting nearly $20 million annually from late fees in New Zealand, despite marketing itself as an interest-free service. The buy-now-pay-later provider made $18.5 million in late fees in 2024, rising to $19.7 million last year, according to company results. While customers pay no charges when they