Police

Due to a crash near Winton, State Highway 6 is closed at the intersection with Gap Road East. Please follow the directions of emergency services on-site and expect delays. Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Gap Road East and SH6, Win

Waihola Highway (State Highway 1) between Waihola and Milburn has re-opened following a fatal crash earlier today. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway. Related: Waihola Crash, One Dead, Road Clo

Update – road re-opens following fatal crash, Waihola Highway” Waihola Highway (State Highway 1) between Waihola and Milburn has re-opened following a fatal crash earlier today. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed. An investigation into the circumstances of th

Invercargill Police have now completed their investigation into a hit and run crash on Marama Avenue, South Otatara on 25 September 2022 that resulted in a 19-year-old man receiving serious injuries. A 22-year-old local man has now been summonsed to appear in the Invercargill District Court on 17 No

Police executed two search warrants today, 27 October, at addresses in Mavora Place and Mavora Crescent in Invercargill. These search warrants were in relation to an ongoing investigation into a serious assault in John Street Invercargill on 10 October 2022. The male victim is currently in hospital

Invercargill Police have completed the investigation into a crash that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old. The crash occurred on Monday, 1 August 2022, on Nith Street, Invercargill. As a result, a 17-year-old youth has been referred to Youth Aid, charged with Reckless Driving Causing Death. Poli

Invercargill Police have arrested and charged a man for the robbery of a dairy in August. The robbery at the Crinan Street Dairy happened on Sunday 28 August. The items stolen – including cigarettes, tobacco, and cash – remain outstanding. A 34-year-old man is due in Invercargill District Court tomo

Two people have been critically injured in a two-car collision in Winton late Sunday night. They have been airlifted to hospital, while a further two people with minor to moderate injuries have been transported by ambulance. The collision happened about 7.40pm at the intersection of State Highway 6,