Southland

Health services across New Zealand are set for a significant shift, with decision making moving closer to local communities from 1 July. The changes are being welcomed by Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds, who says they will help ensure healthcare better reflects the needs of regions such as Southland. Under the

Police are reminding Clutha and Southland farmers and rural property owners to stay vigilant following a recent spate of burglaries across the district. Incidents have been reported in several locations, including Owaka, Tahakopa Valley, and Clinton, raising concerns about the security of rural properties. Authorities say burglars are often opportunistic,

Environment Southland has confirmed the presence of toxic algae in the Mataura River, specifically downstream of the Riversdale bridge. The discovery follows routine monitoring, which identified concerning levels of algae that may pose risks to both people and animals using the river. Algae are a natural part of river ecosystems

Gore Police investigating the theft of a vehicle are appealing for information from the public to help locate the stolen vehicle. The 1971 white Ford Fairmont, registration FW8797, is believed to have been stolen from a residential property on Maitland Street, sometime between Wednesday 4 March and Saturday 7 March.

Federated Farmers say controversial new requirements for every farmer in Gore to have resource consents assessed against Ngāi Tahu cultural values are excessive and unworkable. "Creating a parallel approval process will just increase cost, complexity, uncertainty and delays," the organisation’s Southland president Jason Herrick says. "It’

Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash in Isla Bank, Southland. The two-car crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40am at the intersection of Fairfax–Isla Bank Road and Isla Bank–Flints Bush Road. “Despite emergency services best efforts, two people sadly died at

Updated: Fairfax-Isla Bank Road in Isla Bank, Southland, has been closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles on Tuesday morning. Fatal Crash in Isla Bank Claims Two LivesPolice can confirm two people have died following a serious crash in Isla Bank, Southland. The two-car crash was reported to emergency

A new community event is bringing a touch of rural charm to Riversdale, as the town prepares to host its first maize maze fundraiser this summer. The Riversdale Maize Maze, set on a working farm owned by McClintock Farming Ltd and McClintock Contracting Ltd, will open for three special dates