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Police are seeking public help following a violent break-in at a rural property on Mataura Island Road early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 6:50am on April 28 when intruders were disturbed at the property. A struggle broke out between one of the victims and an unknown man, during

Stewart Island seniors are struggling to find suitable housing as they age, forcing many to leave their island home for mainland care facilities. Bruce Ford, a 60-year resident and head of the Stewart Island Seniors Cottage Trust, says there's a critical need for affordable, accessible housing for elderly

Police have named two men who died in separate crashes in Southland last month, and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Logan John Cahill, 53, died in a crash on Edendale-Woodlands Highway on 22 April at around 8am. Police say their thoughts are with his family and loved ones

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Southland dairy farmer and Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick will contest the Southland electorate for New Zealand First at the next general election. Herrick, who has been President of Southland Federated Farmers since 2024, brings more than 30 years of farming experience to his political bid. The dairy farmer and

Students struggling with maths made double the progress of their peers in just 12 weeks through a government acceleration programme, new trial results show. Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the conclusion of the Year 7 and 8 maths acceleration trial, which involved almost 3,500 students nationwide. "We are

Renewable Energy Push, Regional Growth and Community Projects Top Southland District Council Agenda. A wide-ranging Southland District Council meeting has tackled regional economic milestones, a major renewable energy push, community infrastructure decisions, housing pressures, and operational governance across the district. Southland Economy Among New Zealand's Strongest Great South

Invercargill City Council is proposing to increase fees at Bluff Boat Ramp, with casual launch costs rising from $25 to $30 per use. Annual permits would also go up under the proposal, costing $155 per year for boats under 6 metres and $215 for larger vessels. Bluff Community Board Chair