Coastguard and Police Search and Rescue have began a search for a man missing after a boat sinking in Aparima River estuary at Riverton on this afternoon (Sunday 9th) There were three people on board when it sunk. What we know: Two other people were on board the vessel Two people were able to make [

Great entries, great games and LOTS of 5 setters. The 2018 Southland Graded Champions have been found after another exciting weekend at Makarewa Squash Club. Thanks to all who entered and congratulations to the following winners who now have the chance to enter the National Finals in Ohakune in late

Early Sunday morning at about 2:45am Fire and Emergency crews were sent to the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter. A building on side between two potlines was destroyed with damage contained to the one building and there were no injuries, production was not interrupted by the building fire. They also had

A man has died following a light plane crash in Southland today. The Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RCC) advised Police around 12:45pm of a report of an overdue microlight just north of Nightcaps. Southern Lakes Helicopter and Te Anau Police Search and Rescue reached the plane around 4:15pm, which was

A 40-year-old man faces a number of charges after he was arrested near Queenstown this afternoon. He was disturbed by another person breaking into a commercial premises in Invercargill around 7:45am today, and fled the scene. Watch video Police chase through Dipton. Police made area inquiries in an

Results from the Southland Secondary Schools’ Squash Champs at ILT Stadium Southland. There was some great squash played in all draws, from the new players right through to some of Southland’s top juniors. Well done to everyone involved. Mixed Grade winners – James Hargest College Girls’ Grade 3rd p

Another two people were found guilty in the Invercargill High Court today Two more guilty verdicts have been delivered in Invercargill this afternoon as the trial of five people charged with the murder of 19-year-old Jack McAllister came to a close. The defendants standing trial for the past five we

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has completed its 2019 squad with a trio of southern talent. Defender Abby Erwood returns for her fourth season in the Steel ranks, midcourter Kate Heffernan features after an impressive debut season as a replacement player this year and Kendall McMinn has earned