A man hunt is underway in the Grasmere area with a number of streets cordoned off. Police were in the area conducting an arrest warrant to look for a wanted man, police dogs are being used. Traffic is being diverted.   View this post on Instagram   Police are currently searching for a water person [

Make no mistake, the Hawke’s Bay Hawks are the real deal in season 2019 of the Sal’s NBL and their recent run of high-scoring and hot shooting suggests they are starting to believe they have a genuine shot at winning a title in late July. Up against a Sharks outfit desperate for redemption after a [

Police Update: Friday 6:30am. Cordons have been lifted on Dee Street, Invercargill, after an ongoing incident last night. The incident was resolved around 12:30am today. One male was taken into custody. Early evening Thursday (23rd May) Police responded to an incident at flats in the old Briscoes bu

The Community Trust South board has had a clean out of trustees by associate finance minister David Clarke. It’s been announced that three current trustees have been replaced from 1st June. Community Trust South Chairwoman Margot Hishon, Stephen O’Connor and Warren Skerrett have been replaced by Ste

While many at this weekend’s Bluff Oyster & Food Festival will be devouring the 20,000 Bluff Oysters and other succulent, tasty treats, enjoying a beverage or two and enjoying the varied entertainment on the main stage those who flock to watch the Oyster Events will see some intriguing scenarios. Th

Business Hub Presented by Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited today gave an update on its strategy review and shared timeframes for turning around the Co-op’s performance. At the same time, it announced its third-quarter business update, revised forecast earnings range, narrowed the range for its 20

There is the Kiwi accent. And then there is the Southland accent. Linguists from the University of Canterbury are studying the accent’s distinctive features and how it is has developed over time, and their research is changing our understanding of its history. In particular, they say that older Sout

With a bigger prize looming next week involving a rematch against the same opponents, the Ascot Park Hotel Steel gained the early favouritism after outshining the Northern Stars 63-46 in Invercargill on Wednesday. There was some intrigue as to how the teams would play their respective hands ahead of