Southland

Flood protection ‘shovel ready’ projects worth $18.5 million, which are expected to create more than 100 jobs in Southland, have been given the go-ahead by the Council today(26/11/20). Environment Southland publicly consulted on the opportunity to upgrade flood protection schemes in a co-funding arr

Invercargill Police today executed a number of search warrants in response to an aggravated burglary and kidnapping. Three men — aged 31, 36 and 39 — with gang connections were arrested in relation to the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday 19 November. They have been charged wit

Great South is playing an essential role in the next launch by Peter Beck’s Rocket Lab company. The north island launch, scheduled for Monday 16 November at 3.00pm, will send 30 satellites 500km into space. The launch is an exciting step for Great South as it is the first time its Space Operations t

Update: 8:30pm Fallen tree/s across highway Due to powerline repairs, State Highway 93 between Mataura and Clinton is closed from 6pm. Expected to reopen at 9pm. Delay your journey or use an alternative route. SH93 CLINTON TO MATAURA, SOUTHLAND – FALLEN TREE – 2PM T The state highway is fully CLOSED

Update: 4:50pm SH1 Awarua is now OPEN with a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place. The truck has been moved off the road, and contractors will come back with a crane tomorrow for vehicle recovery. Please SLOW DOWN and take extra care when passing the site. SH1 AWARUA, SOUTHLAND – CRASH – 12:10PM Th

Update: 2:50pm The Riverton-Wallacetown Highway (SH 99) has re-opened Riverton-Wallacetown Highway closed following serious crash The Riverton-Wallacetown Highway (SH 99) is currently closed following a serious crash last night. The road will be closed this morning while the Serious Crash Unit atten

SH99 WRIGHT’S BUSH, SOUTHLAND – CRASH – 7:05AM The road remains CLOSED between Waimatuku Bush Rd & Argyle-Otahuti Rd, due to a prior crash. Eastbound to detour via Waimatuku Flat Rd & Argyle-Otahuti Rd onto SH99 & reverse for westbound. Next update by mid-day. A serious two-vehicle crash around 9:55

Awarua Synergy has grown into a significant employer — as part of a growing insulation industry offering young Southlanders a new trade-based career path. As they mark their 15th anniversary this month (November), the team at the Invercargill- based hapu/marae-owned enterprise are reflecting on the