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Man in court after travelling four times over speed limit

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A 63-year-old Southland man has sped his way into court after allegedly travelling at high speeds in Edendale. On Wednesday 24 December, Police received multiple...

Sir Tim Shadbolt dies aged 78

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Former Invercargill and Waitematā mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has died early this morning aged 78. Shadbolt was one of New Zealand’s longest-serving mayors, holding office...

Man charged after theft of war plaques

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Invercargill Police have charged a 44-year-old man with theft following the removal of veteran war plaques from St Johns Cemetery. Between 28 October and 22...

Thunderstorms and hail forecast for parts of New Zealand – MetService

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A widespread bout of severe and unsettled weather is set to affect large parts of both the North and South Islands today, with authorities...

Police partner with Southland café to spread road safety message

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Police in Western Southland are teaming up with a local business to remind motorists to slow down, using coffee cups as an unexpected road...

Drunk driver arrested after swerving car reported in Southland

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Police have arrested a woman after a member of the public reported a vehicle driving erratically between Gore and Te Anau, repeatedly crossing the...

Eight arrested as Operation Diablo targets gang drug networks in Southland

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Police have arrested eight people and seized drugs, firearms and cash following a coordinated crackdown on organised crime across Southland. Operation Diablo saw officers execute...

Police investigate suspicious car fires in Queens Park, Invercargill

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Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after four vehicles were deliberately set alight in Queens Park, Windsor, in the early hours of Wednesday,...

Prison sentence quashed for teacher aide in abuse material case

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A former teacher aide who collected child sexual abuse material and made disturbing comments about harming a child has had his prison sentence overturned...

Two injured after firearm incident in Gore

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Police are investigating an incident involving the discharge of a firearm in Gore, which left two people injured on Tuesday evening. Southland Area Commander Inspector...

Fatal crash in Mataura referred to Coroner

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One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Mataura late last night. Police were called to the crash on Oakland Street about 10.05pm. Sadly, the...

Storm-damaged trees still causing havoc in Southland – WorkSafe

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WorkSafe New Zealand is appealing to Southland farmers to put safety first, following a spike in tip offs about risky handling of wind-damaged trees. Six...

Burial plaques from war veterans graves stolen from Invercargill cemetery

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Police in Invercargill are investigating the theft of numerous burial plaques taken from grave sites at St Johns Cemetery, including several belonging to Returned...

Police release descriptions of offenders in Edendale assault

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Police are continuing to investigate a serious assault that occurred near the corner of Melvin Street and Turner Street in Edendale, Southland last week. The...

Halton Heart announce new single ‘Sweet Ride’

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A sound of growing maturity from Gore's family collective. New Zealand’s young country music sensation Halton Hart released their highly anticipated new single, Sweet Ride...

Mid Dome Poaching Project to tackle illegal hunting in Southland

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Southland Police are teaming up with Department of Conservation (DOC) and farmers to target illegal hunting and trespassing in the Mid Dome Conservation Area. ‘The...

Police updates – Twyford burglaries, Southland illegal whitebaiting, Gordonton fatal crash

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Police updates on crimes and investigations for 6 November 2025. Hawke's Bay Police investigating Twyford burglaries Hawke's Bay Police are investigating a series of rural burglaries...

Government pledges $150K to support Southland and Clutha

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The Government has announced a $150,000 relief package to help communities in Southland and Clutha recover from the Labour Weekend storms that brought widespread...

NPC 2025 Round 10: North Harbour 15-14 Southland

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North Harbour have beaten Southland 15-14 in their Round 10 Bunnings NPC clash tonight at North Harbour Stadium. https://youtu.be/8eRdLi-cCUI?si=yoZraK0DIMkysCtk

NPC 2025 Round 9: Southland 38-55 Tasman

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Tasman have beaten Southland 38-55 in their Round 9 Bunnings NPC clash today at Rugby Park Stadium in Invercargill. https://youtu.be/fXuA9EONc_E?si=GR7owYdBHunBQQle

NPC 2025 Round 8: Wellington 75-19 Southland

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Wellington have beaten Southland 75-19 in their Round 8 Bunnings NPC clash today at Jerry Collins stadium in Porirua. https://youtu.be/pCoLNM6YC9s?si=spFTDTMX_uiVSzGf

NPC 2025 Round 7: Southland 10-64 Counties Manukau

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Counties Manukau have beaten Southland 10-64 in their Bunnings NPC Round 7 clash today at Rugby Park in Invercargill. https://youtu.be/AAeYs_BotwY?si=tk7ENknmg5O31OB2

Ranfurly Shield heads to Canterbury

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Canterbury have beaten Southland 14-54 in their Round 6 NPC clash today at Rugby Park in Invercargill. The Ranfurly Shield now heads north. https://youtu.be/PxJSJ43KnNE?si=p42RcN33DKV1LmwI

Southland stun Waikato to take Ranfurly Shield

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Southland produced a stunning 10-25 victory over Waikato in Hamilton to seize the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 2011, ending Waikato’s reign...

Thousands report shaking after magnitude 4.8 quake near Marlborough Sounds; smaller tremor near Te Anau

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More than 7000 people reported feeling a moderate earthquake that struck in the Marlborough Sounds late on Saturday night. The magnitude 4.8 quake hit at...

NPC 2025 Round 4: Bay of Plenty 25-30 Southland

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Southland have beaten Bay of Plenty 25-30 in their Round 4 Bunnings NPC clash at Rotorua International Stadium. https://youtu.be/zgt_vB_9DPA?si=5S13IMmqRk9cbeyo

Inexperienced surgeons and poor oversight blamed for fatal brain surgery at Southern hospital

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A 77-year-old man died in 2019 after inexperienced and uncredentialled surgeons performed a pituitary tumour operation at a Health New Zealand Southern hospital, prompting...

NPC 2025 Round 3: Southland 29-22 Manawatu

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Southland have beaten Manawatu 29-22 in their Round 3 Bunnings NPC clash today at Rugby Park Stadium in Invercargill. https://youtu.be/mUm1Ym79_EM?si=HpNpzJ6IIK5A_qA3

NPC Round 1: Southland 15 – 24 Otago

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Otago have beaten Southland 15-24 in their Round 1 Bunnings NPC clash today at Rugby Park in Invercargill today. https://youtu.be/kQLItgjDBXA?si=4iYAR9gsOGItIBS9

$200K campervan drug bust in Invercargill

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A 51-year-old Invercargill man has been arrested and charged after pre-packaged methamphetamine, LSD, cannabis, morphine, and drug paraphernalia were all found inside a campervan. “Police...

Operation Pakari: Six gang members convicted

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Six members of the Mataura Mongrel Mob have today been found guilty for a number of serious assaults and kidnapping in Southland in 2022. Operation...

Routine bail check uncovers drugs and cash in Invercargill

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A routine bail check in Invercargill turned into a significant drug bust early Friday morning, resulting in the arrest of three men and the...

Man charged in relation to February fatal crash in Southland

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Police have charged a 20-year-old man in relation to a fatal crash on Niagara-Tokanui Highway on 15 February 2025. At around 8.35pm, Police were alerted...

Invercargill man charged with kidnapping after stealing ambulance with cop and paramedic onboard

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A 20-year-old Invercargill man has been charged with kidnapping and several other offences after allegedly stealing an ambulance with a police officer and paramedic...

Police to launch third investigation into death of Lachie Jones after Coroner’s findings

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Police have confirmed they will undertake a third investigation into the 2019 death of three-year-old Lachie Jones, following new findings released by the coroner. Lachie...

Hundreds of firearms seized from Gore property

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Police have seized nearly 500 firearms from a property in Gore – a discovery that is believed to be one of New Zealand’s largest...

Unattended kayak located, Lake Te Anau

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Police are appealing for information after an unattended kayak was found on Lake Te Anau late this afternoon. The red and white kayak was located...

Cops crack down on Invercargill ‘anti-social road users’

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Southern District Police issued numerous infringements and ordered multiple vehicles off the road over the weekend in an operation targeting antisocial road user behaviour. In...

Southern police warn motorists to take care on roads

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Southern Police are asking motorists to drive to the conditions and take extreme care today with black ice forming on Southland roads and snow...

Police seeking information about vehicle in relation to Waikaia fires

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Gore Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious house fire in Waikaia last year. Just after midnight on Wednesday 21 February 2024, emergency services were...

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