Police

Police have confirmed that they have arrested a man in relation to an incident near Te Anau on Wednesday. The man who was believed to be armed was apprehended on Thursday afternoon and faces a variety of charges. He is expected to appear in court today (Fri). The search started after Police attempte

Two people have been arrested following the assault of a young girl in Invercargill at the weekend which circulated on social media. The video appeared to have been taken between 4pm and 4.30pm at Southland Girls’ High School, near Splash Palace swimming pool, on Sunday and showed two girls deliveri

Police are appealing for members of the public who may have witnessed or have information about a crash outside the Four Square on Main Street, Mataura. The incident occurred about 6.20pm on Saturday 4 May. A vehicle, described as a white or light-coloured four-wheel-drive, reversed into a red Honda

Police and ambulance attended a serious crash in Southland tonight on Watt Road, Otatara. A motorbike collided with a power pole and the rider sustained critical injuries. The crash occurred at about 10pm and the Serious Crash Unit are completing a scene examination. Motorists are asked to avoid the

Over the past two months there has been an increase in thefts from across the Appleby, Strathern, Glengarry and Heidelberg areas of Invercargill. We have seen a large increase in the number thefts where the offenders have smashed the rear quarter lights to obtain cash or other high-value items. Vehi