* Bluff Boat Ramp upgrades nearly completed for summer use by local boaties. * Stage One includes pontoons ready for use with minor finishing work underway. * New user fees will fund ramp maintenance and improvements. The newly upgraded Bluff Boat Ramp is now partially open, just in time for summer water activities.

* SH94 near Homer Tunnel closed due to a two-vehicle crash reported mid-afternoon * Emergency services responding to possible injuries with further updates expected soon * Drivers warned of significant delays and advised to plan alternative routes UPDATE: State Highway 94 near the Homer Tunnel has now reopened after the earlier two-vehicle crash.

Invercargill Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell said the decision by council to grant consent for 21m high power pylons on Findlay Road may have not been the best one. Councillors backed Ian Pottinger’s Notice of Motion to amend the District Plan at Tuesday's Community Wellbeing and Regulatory Committee.

🎉 New Year’s Edition: Tackling 2025 with Bold Plans! 🎉 Welcome to the New Year’s edition of 90 Seconds Plus! In this episode, we dive into the critical issues and plans for the coming year, including: 📊 Keeping Rates Manageable: Why rate increases need to stay below 4% to support struggling

Police have identified the man who died in a single-vehicle crash in Balclutha on Friday, 20 December. The victim was Cody Blair Storer, a 24-year-old local resident. Authorities have expressed their sympathies to Mr Storer’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the

* Police responded to a disorder in Wanaka involving 300 teens and several assaults. * Alcohol consumption by underage teens led to multiple incidents, including serious assaults. * Parents are encouraged to supervise teens and ensure their safety during holiday festivities. Otago Lakes Area Police have issued a strong plea to parents after

* A man was arrested after attempting to break into a rural property. * Homeowner’s CCTV alerted them to the break-in attempt in real time. * Police recommend CCTV for rural homes to deter and catch offenders effectively. A 32-year-old man was arrested this morning after attempting to break into a rural

* Night-time resurfacing of Invercargill’s central city streets begins on 12 January 2024. * Works will involve 8,500 tonnes of asphalt across key state highways and streets. * Roads will reopen during the day with detours and speed limits as needed. Roadworks to resurface Invercargill’s central city streets will begin