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Invercargill Police are investigating an assault and theft of a motor vehicle from an address on Janet Street yesterday (15 November). A man from the address was taken to Southland Hospital, where he was treated for injuries. Police were subsequently notified of a second incident around Ness and Dal

UPDATE: Road now open. SH 96 Dunearn, between the intersections with Hundred Line Road East and Transmission Line Road. Detour route: Eastbound traffic use SH96, then turn right on to Heddon Bush Road, left on to Hundred Line Road East, then right back on to SH96. Reverse for westbound traffic.

Police acknowledge today’s sentencing in relation to the death of 40-year-old Dale Watene. I would like to acknowledge the immense impact this tragedy has had on the family involved with this incident. Our thoughts are with Mr Watene’s family and friends today as they continue to mourn his life. The

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