Southland

Hope and excitement, big ideas and a love for old favourites were the standout responses to the community consultation regarding the redevelopment of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery (SMAG), released today (August 31). The SMAG board commissioned the consultation so that community views would be

The Minister of Health Dr David Clark officially launched a new promotional campaign today, at Southland Hospital, to help save more lives through the National Bowel Screening Programme. The new Southern DHB Champions’ Campaign features eight individuals from all corners of the Southern community, e

A woman has died following a car crash on Mataura Island-Fortrose Road. Police attended the single vehicle crash at 9.30am. The 63-year-old driver and sole occupant of the car died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

Edition 13 in the books! – Southern Steel’s Kate Heffernan – ILT – Invercargill Licensing Trust Luncheon Club guest speaker, Dion Nash – Rugby Southland’s Dave Hewett & Wade McRae – Tasman Mako assistant Clarke Dermody – Otago Spirit’s Amy Rule – Southland Boys High School Rugby captain Sean Withy –

This new trailer was stolen from Lochiel Engineering on Winton Lorneville Highway, Southland, between 12pm Saturday 18 August and 8.40am Monday 20 August. If you think you may have seen this trailer since Saturday, please contact Winton Police on 03 236 6060 and quote file number 180821/5737. You ca

Two men have been charged with a range of drugs and firearms-related offences after search warrants were executed in Gore and Mataura today. One search warrant was executed on a car in Gore shortly before 1pm. Methamphetamine, cannabis plant material and cash were located. Two search warrants were s

District Commander Superintendent Paul Basham has welcomed the 88 officers allocated to Southern District today by Police Commissioner Mike Bush. The new staff were allocated as part of the 1800 additional Police funded through a $298.8 million increase in Budget 2018 that built on an increase from

A Clinton woman has been recognised for her tireless service to NZ Young Farmers and her community. Emma Sutherland, 31, is the joint recipient of a national award for service to NZ Young Farmers, along with Canterbury’s Sarah Heddell. The pair received a standing ovation when they were presented wi