Southland

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a number of vehicles were broken into in Invercargill over the weekend. Items such as wallets, phones and electronics were taken from the vehicles parked at walking tracks in the Sandy Point area. Initial enquiries indicate about 6 vehicles were targe

Police are responding to a report of a crash in Lorneville in Southland. The crash involving a car and motorbike on Lorne Dacre Road was reported around 3.10pm. Initial reports indicate one person has sustained moderate injuries. The west bound lane was initially blocked but the road is clear now. A

Police can now confirm two people — a 22-year-old man and a five-month-old baby — have died following a four-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Makarewa yesterday afternoon. The crash occurred about 150m north of the Makarewa Bridge about 4pm. A teenager remains in critical condition in Dunedin H

The day has finally arrived: members of the squads set to play at Pack the Park 2020 have been revealed. Most of them, anyway. To pay tribute to the community that has supported its cause – and to mark the first anniversary of the death of cancer care advocate, Blair Vining – the Southland Charity [

UPDATED: Detour route: Northbound traffic use SH6, turn left on to Branxholme-Makarewa Road, right on to Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Road, right on to Breeze Road, then left back on to SH6. Reverse for Southbound.Road closed, diversions in place – Serious crash, SH6, Makarewa. Due to a crash, SH6 is close

Excitement is growing for this year’s edition of the SBS Bank Tour of Southland cycle race, with a refreshed route set to deliver exciting and unpredictable racing over the course of the week-long event. A number of high-profile New Zealand riders, including past winners of the race, have already in

UPDATE: Fire and Emergency is attending a fire at the Old Paper Mill in Mataura. Crews were called at about twenty 1.40 this afternoon. More than 30 firefighters are in attendance. There is currently no danger of the fire getting near where the ouvea premix is stored. The fire is on the floor undern

Mystery still surrounds the player line-up set to take to the stage at Invercargill’s Rugby Park for the Pack the Park event, but it’s safe to say whoever makes the teams will be in good hands. Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham ‘Ted’ Henry, heavyweight boxing champ Joseph Parker, and former All Bla