Southland

Police are in attendance at a serious crash on State Highway One (Milton Highway) near Crichton. Emergency services were called to the collision, between a car and a truck, around 2:10pm. One person has died at the scene. It is unclear at this stage if anyone else has been injured. The Serious Crash

Eleven people have been arrested after a series of search warrants across the Southern District. Eight warrants were executed over the last 10 days in Queenstown, Invercargill and Gore, targeting organised criminal networks and serious offending. One search warrant was executed in Queenstown, two in

A petrol tanker and car collided this morning (Friday 12th April) today on State Highway 1 between Dacre and Edendale. What we know: No injuries are life-threatening Three fire appliances attended – two from Edendale, one from Invercargill The fuel tanker was being checked for leaks One lane of the

An innovative, cultural space showcasing Southland heritage and art is on track to open in September, Southland Museum and Art Gallery (SMAG) Chair Toni Biddle says. SMAG is collaborating with the Invercargill Public Art Gallery (IPAG) to develop a shared exhibition space in the building on the corn

Emergency services were called to two accidents in Mataura occurring within minutes of each other this evening (Wednesday 10th April) The first accident occurred on State Highway 1 Gore to Mataura at the intersection of Glendhu Rd  where a car and truck collided. One occupant was taken to Gore Hospi

The fight to save a Southland birthing centre has reached the 11th hour as the formal downgrade date edges closer. The Southern District Health Board announced the Lumsden Maternity Centre would become a maternal and child hub last August, where babies are only delivered in emergencies. Community me

Over the last 5 days a little piece of Southland Sporting History, sending the very first Southland Mixed Team to the New Zealand Mens and Mixed Netball Association Mixed Netball Nationals. After a slower start on day one (that we are putting down to Jet Lag), the team won 7 games on the trot to […]

The game was a joint fundraiser for Garston School (Funds to fit seatbelts in their school bus) and also to the Blair Vining Foundation. The game was played in great conditions and drew a crowd of about 500. Scotty “ Sumo “ Stevenson commentated the game with a slant on providing a humorous commenta