* SH1 remains closed near Allanton after a serious two-vehicle crash early this morning * Emergency services and crash investigators remain at the scene to complete their work * Drivers are urged to use detours and expect longer travel times throughout the day 7:05pm SH1 is now open! A section of State

The SBS Bank Southland Stags have confirmed their lineup to face Bay of Plenty in Thursday night’s National Provincial Championship fixture in Rotorua. The squad, named by co-coaches James Wilson and Nathan White, will be led by captain Sean Withy. The Stags are aiming to build momentum as they

• Police breath tested around 200 vehicles during a targeted road safety operation in Gore • Several drivers were charged or fined for alcohol levels and other dangerous behaviours • Police reminded the public that impaired or distracted driving continues to risk lives Police in Gore were disappointed by the behaviour of several

* Government to replace joint liability with a fairer, proportionate liability model * Councils can now consolidate building consent functions to streamline processes nationwide * Reforms aim to cut delays, lower costs, and improve housing and infrastructure delivery The Government has announced the most significant reform to New Zealand’s building consent system

The a2 Milk Company has finalised the $282 million purchase of Yashili’s infant formula manufacturing plant in Pōkeno and sold its majority stake in Mataura Valley Milk (MVM) to Open Country Dairy. The Pōkeno facility, formerly owned by China’s Mengniu Dairy, will be enhanced through a $100 million

• Tribute band The Dead Circus prepares for a five-city national tour in New Zealand • Former members of The Dwellers and The Easy Hearts lead the high-energy STP tribute • Fans can expect a full set of classic Stone Temple Pilots hits performed live on stage The Dead Circus, a top-tier Stone

Southland’s genre-blending nine-piece band Rhythmonyx is preparing to unveil their first full-length music video, “Bones”, during a video release party at Gadoochi Brewery on Saturday, August 23 at 8PM. Written, recorded, produced, and mixed completely in their Invercargill CBD jam room, “Bones” is a bold show of creativity and

SBS Bank has announced a drop in its one-year fixed home loan rate for first-home buyers, reducing it from 4.29 percent per annum to 3.99 percent per annum. This new special rate is the first to fall below four percent since May 2022 and will be available for