Police have responded to the coroner’s findings into the death of three-year-old Lachie Jones, whose body was found in a Gore oxidation pond in January 2019. In a statement, Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson said: “Police acknowledge the findings by the coroner into the tragic death of three-year-old Lachie Jones

* Police arrested ten people and laid over seventy drug-related charges after multiple search warrants * Officers seized $16,000 in cash, drugs, ammunition, and drug equipment across Southland and Otago * Investigations under Operation Strata will continue with more arrests and charges expected soon Ten people have been arrested and are facing

It was a lucky Wednesday night for Lotto players across the country, with more than two dozen New Zealanders picking up big prizes in the latest draw. Twenty-one Lotto players each won $13,900 with Second Division. Among the winners was a ticket bought at Collingwood Foodcentre in Invercargill. One

* Police discovered nearly 500 firearms, many unsecured and unregistered, at a Gore property * Only six weapons were registered to the licence holder whose purchasing history raised concerns * Investigation will examine whether the weapons were intended for sale or criminal use Police in Gore have seized 478 firearms from a local

It’s only four months out until our Elections 2025 and whatsoninvers.nz took the opportunity to ask our Invercargill City Councillors who was going to be running again. We know the competition is hot for the mayoralty, with deputy Tom Campbell, Alex Crackett, Ian Pottinger, Tom Morton, Ria Bond

* Southland District Council chose an in-house model after wide public consultation across the district * Nearly all public submissions supported continuing local control with adjustments to meet reforms * A Water Services Delivery Plan must now be submitted to Internal Affairs by early September Southland District Council has decided to manage its

* Government reforms aim to modernise Fish & Game New Zealand’s national operations and advocacy approach * Local hunting and fishing rules will stay under regional control despite major structural changes * Federated Farmers support some reforms but remain concerned about political advocacy by the body Fish & Game New Zealand is

* Bluff event returns with music, market stalls, and a dramatic fire and light show * Gore’s glowing celebration includes performers, learning experiences and indoor spaces for warmth * Both events are free and designed for all ages to mark Matariki in style Bluff and Gore are preparing to light up the