Bluff Highway has reopened this afternoon following a fatal two-car crash that took place early this morning. Emergency services responded just after 6am to the crash at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road. Tragically, one person died at the scene. Police confirmed there were no other injuries.

* Briscoe Group posted an 11 percent profit drop despite near-record sales in 2025 * Chief executive Rod Duke says this is the toughest period for business since 1988 * Cost-cutting, discounts and strategic investment helped Briscoes maintain market share Briscoe Group has reported a full-year profit of $29 million for the year

Bluff Road now open, an update below. Bluff Highway Reopened After Fatal CrashBluff Highway has reopened this afternoon following a fatal two-car crash that took place early this morning. Emergency services responded just after 6am to the crash at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road. Tragically, one

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The 2025 SBS Bank Tour of Southland is set to deliver a thrilling week of racing, with a reshaped course that blends tradition with innovation. Running from 2nd–8th November, the 69th edition of Australasia’s longest-running stage race will test riders’ tactics and endurance like never before as they

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If you’ve lived in Invercargill for a while, you know our weather can be as unpredictable as a Bluff oyster season. Cool winds, sudden sun, and that bracing southern air are part of our charm – but they can also play havoc with your skin. Many locals quietly put up