Southland

Police are investigating a crash involving which occurred on Tiwai Road, around midnight last night. It is understood that this was a single vehicle car crash. The driver of the vehicle died at the scene. The passenger was taken to hospital in a critical condition, but is now in a moderate, stable c

In the faceoff that fans had been waiting six months for, Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse have avenged last season’s Grand Final with a 54-50 victory over the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel. It didn’t go the Pulse’s way for the full 60 minutes – the dogged Steel were leading by up to seven goals […]

Nine New Zealand and two Championship records fell on day one of the Vantage Age Group Track Cycling National Championships in Cambridge. Southland’s James Jubb produced a stunning ride to lower the 1000m Time Trial record with a time of 1:07.961 in the men’s masters one category, while Adam Hamlin

Education Minister Chris Hipkins has extended the consultation period for the Reform of Vocational Education proposal, in recognition of the tragic attacks in Christchurch on March 15. The last day for submissions was originally set to close on March 27. This has now been extended to Friday April 5.

A 12-strong team has been selected to represent New Zealand at the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Germany. The team, with six females and six males – all endurance riders – will contest the five-day championships on 14-18 August to be staged in Frankfurt an der Oder on the border of

One of Invercargill’s largest and best known aged care homes will celebrate its 65th birthday on February 23 and 24, with two special events set to mark the milestone. Peacehaven Village was officially opened on 24th February 1954; home to 46 residents. Today, the facility is Presbyterian Support So

One person has died after a crash on Tiwai Road, Tiwai Point, Invercargill. Police were called to the incident around 8pm. A motorcyclist died at the scene. Police are investigating. The Serious Crash Unit are also in attendance assisting with a scene examination.

One person has died following a jet boat crash last night on the Hollyford River, Fiordland National Park, Southland. Police were called at about 8.45pm. Another person is understood to have sustained serious injuries. Police are investigating the death on behalf of the Coroner.