Police have charged a man with murder following the death of a woman in Crichton, Clutha, on Friday 23 January. Emergency services were called to Adams Flats Road at around 6.10pm. A woman was found dead at the scene, and a second person was critically injured. Following a bedside

Starting today, New Zealanders can receive prescriptions for up to 12-months, saving them money and simplifying access to medicines, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a commonsense change that will make a real difference to patients who have stable, long-term conditions like asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and high blood pressure,

Bluff’s popular annual Summer Sounds concert will take place from 2pm on Sunday 15 February at the Bluff Oyster Festival site on Barrow Street, Bluff. The Oyster Festival site is the latest venue for the event which Bluff Promotions had originally taken to the Gunpit on Bluff Hill until

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has refreshed its Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree, equipping students with essential skills in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, cybersecurity and cloud computing. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has approved the updated degree, which has been developed to meet the growing demands of

Students returning to school this week will benefit from a significant change designed to give parents clearer, more consistent information about how their children are progressing at school. 2026 marks the first year of nationally consistent assessment and reporting in primary and intermediate schools, giving parents a clearer picture of

Tourism is a significant part of Southland’s economy, leveraging the region’s natural attractions and famous southern hospitality. And while our two national parks and five Great Walks are incredible attractions, the growing range of Southland events is also becoming important in encouraging visitors South. The 38th annual Edendale

Thirteen lucky Lotto players will be celebrating a cash boost after each winning $19,526 in tonight’s live Lotto draw. Among the winners, three are from Southland, making the region particularly fortunate this week. The winning tickets in Southland were sold at Te Anau Four Square, Plaza Supervalue Invercargill,

A weekend fire caused significant damage to the luxury Fiordland Lodge near Te Anau, but thanks to the efforts of firefighters, much of the building was saved. The blaze broke out late on Saturday night, leading to the evacuation of all guests. Fire crews from across Southland responded quickly and