Police arrested five individuals in Tuatapere yesterday after reports of vehicle thefts in the area. Three stolen vehicles were recovered, originating from Invercargill, Orepuki, and Tuatapere. Those apprehended include a 21-year-old man, an 18-year-old man, and an 18-year-old woman. They have been charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle. Additionally,

* Dunedin player wins $4.3 million in Powerball and Lotto First Division. * Invercargill ticket holder wins $1 million in Lotto Christmas promotion. * Over 100 extra prizes awarded in Lotto NZ’s Christmas promotion. A Powerball ticket sold at Whitcoulls George Street in Dunedin has delivered a massive $4.3 million

* Southland faces severe road funding shortfall impacting maintenance of its vast network. * Mayor Rob Scott seeks fairer funding to address critical safety and infrastructure issues. Southland District Mayor Rob Scott has raised urgent concerns about road safety in his region, highlighting a funding shortfall that could have dire consequences for

* Invercargill and Bluff gain enhanced security with 46 CCTV cameras operational by Christmas. * Council invests $2.3 million in phase one of CCTV project to support investigations. * New MOU formalises collaboration between Council and Police to ensure public safety. Progress continues on the installation of 68 CCTV cameras across Invercargill

Join Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark for a special Christmas edition of 90 Seconds+. In this festive recap, the mayor reflects on a challenging but rewarding year, including: Updates on the museum project and city developments 🏛️ Progress on Bluff’s wastewater management 💧 Roadworks frustrations and the council's response

As a local democracy reporter in the South and in Central Otago, and thanks to the beauty of advanced technology, I watch a lot of meetings online - Invercargill City, Central Otago district and Otago Regional councils.  I’m a born and bred Southlander and I often say to people

* Fonterra has started construction on a UHT cream plant in Edendale, Southland. * The $150 million project will create 70 jobs and double capacity by 2030. * Production will meet growing Asian demand, starting with 50 million litres annually. Construction has officially begun at Fonterra’s new ultra-high temperature (UHT) cream plant

As the holiday season twinkles upon us 🌟, it's time to wrap up another year filled with amazing stories and shared experiences. We're switching to autopilot ✈️ for a well-deserved break 🏖️, but not before extending a heartfelt thank you ❤️ to everyone who's been part of our