Lumsden Police are seeking information regarding the burglary of a dairy farm between Lumsden and Mossburn overnight on January 1. Between approximately 11pm on January 1 and 2am on January 2, property has been removed from vehicles, sheds, and the dairy platform. The property includes electronic go

Following a serious crash between a car and a motorcyclist on Cardrona Valley Road, the motorcyclist has died at the scene. Emergency services were called at approximately 3pm, Friday 6 January 2017. A section of the road will remain closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigate. Diversions are in

The male pedestrian hit by a vehicle on State Highway 8 north of Alexandra has died. Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 8, near Airport Rd, about 5.30pm. A St John spokeswoman said an ambulance arrived at the scene after receiving the call. “We assessed the patient, but unf

Police update: Southern District Police have located the 43-year-old South African reported missing earlier today. Southern District Police are trying to locate Elmarie Hall who was reported missing on Monday 2 January 2017. Hall is a 43-year-old South African woman who is visiting New Zealand trave

Southland District Police are investigating six burglaries on the outskirts of Invercargill over the past week. Criminals have targeted garages and houses which give the appearance the occupants are away on holiday says Detective Matt Wyatt. Among the six burglaries, at least two houses were entered

Police in Lumsden are investigating a serious crash which occurred at 2.45pm on the Kingston Garston Highway at the intersection of Cairnard Road in Fairlight. The crash involved a southbound Subaru station wagon and a blue Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle. A 35-year-old woman who was riding pillion was fl

Police can now release the name of the man killed in a motorcycle crash on Tuesday 27 December on the Waipahi Highway, Gore. The Police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing. He was 46-year-old Jason Lilly of Christchurch. Police are in attendance at a fatal crash in

Police have finished the examination of the crash scene and Shortcut Road reopened around 2pm this afternoon. “We have spoken to the family and with a number of persons living near the crash site. That, along with the scene examination means we now have a much clearer picture of what occurred,” said