* State Highway 1 in Southland is closed after a crash near Longbush this evening * Traffic is being redirected via a detour through Grove Bush and Kennington Roslyn Bush roads * Both northbound and southbound drivers are advised to follow the signposted alternative route UPDATE: Now Open! A section of State Highway

PowerNet is urging customers across its networks to prepare for the possibility of extended power outages following stormy weather overnight and into today. Three of PowerNet’s managed networks — The Power Company Limited, OtagoNet, and Electricity Invercargill Limited — have experienced significant disruption, affecting supply to thousands of customers across the

• Severe winds brought down trees and cut power in parts of Invercargill overnight • Residents are advised to secure outdoor items and drive cautiously due to ongoing gusts • Conditions expected to ease this evening, with calmer weather returning on Sunday Severe winds have battered Invercargill and wider Southland, causing power cuts,

Joe Huth is a dedicated "Knight Rider" historian who owns one of the original KITT cars used in the 1980s television series. His passion for the show led him to co-author "Knight Rider: 30 Years of a Lone Crusader and His Talking Car" and establish the

The Southland Motorcycle Club has received top honours at the Motorcycling New Zealand Awards held in Wellington, celebrating a standout year both on and off the track. The club took home the Club of the Year award, recognising the ongoing success of the Burt Munro Challenge – the largest motorcycle rally

A wintry storm has gripped Southland, bringing severe winds to much of the region, including Invercargill and Stewart Island. Strong Winds Cause Damage Across Southland• Severe winds brought down trees and cut power in parts of Invercargill overnight • Residents are advised to secure outdoor items and drive cautiously due to

Police are continuing their investigation into a suspicious house fire that occurred in Waikaia earlier this year. Emergency services responded to a house fire on Elswick Street shortly after midnight on Wednesday 21 February 2024. Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney of the Gore CIB said the investigation team has now identified

Southland is set to enjoy a major tourism boost, with Government funding helping to bring more exciting and diverse events to the region. As part of a $2.6 million investment into regional events nationwide, Great South has been awarded $93,000 for five standout events. Tourism and Hospitality Minister