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Invercargill Police investigating a suspicious fire at a premise on Dee Street on 8 March have arrested a man in connection with the incident. Police have now charged a 29-year-old man in relation to arson. The man is due to appear in the Invercargill District Court on 26 March. As this matter is no

Education Minister Chris Hipkins has extended the consultation period for the Reform of Vocational Education proposal, in recognition of the tragic attacks in Christchurch on March 15. The last day for submissions was originally set to close on March 27. This has now been extended to Friday April 5.

A 12-strong team has been selected to represent New Zealand at the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Germany. The team, with six females and six males – all endurance riders – will contest the five-day championships on 14-18 August to be staged in Frankfurt an der Oder on the border of

One of Invercargill’s largest and best known aged care homes will celebrate its 65th birthday on February 23 and 24, with two special events set to mark the milestone. Peacehaven Village was officially opened on 24th February 1954; home to 46 residents. Today, the facility is Presbyterian Support So

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited today announced its 2019 Interim Results which show the Co-op has returned to profitability with a Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $80 million, but normalised Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) are down 29% on the same period last year to $323 million. Key num

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of the toxic algae benthic cyanobacteria in the Waikaia River at Waikaia. These algae can produce toxins that are harmful to people and animals if swallowed, or through contact with skin. People and animals (dogs in particular) shou

Cormac Buchanan is a Southland lad with a big dream of racing MotoGP. The determined 12-year-old will take his first significant step towards achieving it when he races in Australia this weekend. Buchanan is the only New Zealand rider selected to compete in the inaugural bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup,

One person has died after a crash on Tiwai Road, Tiwai Point, Invercargill. Police were called to the incident around 8pm. A motorcyclist died at the scene. Police are investigating. The Serious Crash Unit are also in attendance assisting with a scene examination.