In a recent statement, Acting Senior Sergeant Blair Shirley, Southland Road Policing Manager, highlighted an urgent appeal to the public to help combat the increasing problem of boy racer activity in the community. The plea comes following an incident late Saturday night at the intersection of State

Invercargill City Council will retain its Local Government New Zealand membership and has agreed to move on from the 3 Waters issues of the past. Some councillors grew to have a lack of trust for LGNZ regarding their stance about 3 Waters, but at a council meeting yesterday, decided strength in numb

The duck-shooting season kicks off on Saturday – and the girls won’t miss out when Winton hosts a Fashion and Food Extravaganza just for them. Spokesperson and fashion stylist Mary Witsey said duck shooting weekend was normally a time for the boys – but this year was going to be different. “Winton i

Everyone is welcome at the Riverton Trotting Club meeting at Central Southland Raceway in Winton on Saturday (4 May) but while many southern men may well be away duck shooting, ladies will be especially welcome with a free glass of wine for all ladies on arrival. Ladies can actually make it a great

New Fowler Homes Southland franchisee owners Heather Scott-Smith and Cameron Lang are a unique team bringing 20 years combined building experience to the business. Their new show home at 33 Scully Place was officially opened on Wednesday April 24, and also doubles as their team office. Scully Place

Lumsden has marked a significant advancement in emergency and healthcare support with the official opening of its new helipad on 28 April. The launch was celebrated with the cutting of the ribbon by local Four Square owners Greg and Corrina Tither, who generously contributed $16,000 to fund the cons

Absorbing the early pressure, Pulse maintained their clean sheet in the opening stages of the ANZ Premiership with their third straight win. Only a late injury to midcourter Maddy Gordon marred their performance at TSB Arena in Wellington as they netted a 54-46 win over the Southern Steel. Gordon wa

UPDATE: 6:25pm Police advise Elles Road, Invercargill has reopened following a serious crash around 3.30pm. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience. Emergency services rushed to Elles Road in Invercargill after a severe vehicle collision that occurred shortly after 3:30 PM on Monday.