Southland

Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says it’s a wonderful recognition of the hard work of the people of this province, that Southland had recorded the country’s largest increase in regional gross domestic product (GDP) at almost 10 percent. “According to figures released today by Stats NZ today, GDP to

Police have formally identified the man whose body was recovered from Lake Manapouri after an extensive six-day search operation. Police confirmed the deceased as Regan Soper, a 42-year-old man from Gore. Police extend our condolences to his family during this time, and his death will be referred to the Coroner.

Contractors from Downer NZ will begin work resurfacing streets in Te Anau next week. Road works can be disruptive for residents and businesses. The contractors will be doing all they can to minimise the impact on households and business. Your co-operation and patience will help them to get the job

A stellar line-up heads to South Otago this Saturday (28 March) to contest the annual Eastern Southland Car Club Crossroads Clinton Popotunoa Rallysprint. The event is Round 1 of the Hawkeswood Mining Deep South Rallysprint Series, which will be fought out over four rounds. The event takes place just two

Fonterra Co-operative Group has reported a solid financial performance for the first half of FY26, with revenue rising to $13.9 billion, up by $1.3 billion on the same period last year. The Co-op also posted an operating profit of $1,231 million and a profit after tax of

Two overnight crashes have forced major road closures across Southland, with emergency services expected to remain at both scenes for much of the day. In Invercargill, "Leet Street in Invercargill is closed following a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 2:20am." Police confirmed the Serious Crash Unit has

One person has died in a single-vehicle crash along Winding Creek Road in Southland. Emergency services were called to the rural road around 12.40am. One other person sustained moderate injuries and were seen by ambulance services. The road will remain shut as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene

Environment Southland has identified toxic algae in the Aparima River at Thornbury, raising concerns for public safety and animal health in the area. The discovery follows routine monitoring, which found conditions suitable for algae growth in the river. Earlier in the week algae was reported in the Mataura river. Algae