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One person dies in crash near Invercargill overnight
The vehicle the person was driving collided with a power pole near Oreti Beach.
Woman's death unexplained, police say
A woman was found dead at the property in Invercargill on Thursday.
Russian wife left man living at property investigated over death - neighbour
Police were called to a Grace St address at 4.15pm yesterday after woman's body was found.
Name suppression lifted on woman accused of Southland murder
Dale Watene's body was found by police in May, about a month after he went missing.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
Cold snap coming: Make the most of the long weekend before temperatures plunge
This weekend's weather is tipped to be pretty good for everyone until Monday rolls around.
Our young, drunk emergency room patients
The busiest times for alcohol-related cases were Saturday nights and Sunday mornings.
Owner of modified van pleads guilty after fatal crash
The driver in a fatal crash has pleaded guilty to a charge of endangering life.
'I'm not sure what triggered that': Man Tasered, removed from courtroom
An Invercargill man had to be Tasered and removed from court after he started acting up.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
Invercargill council woes: New docs reveal businesses' fears
Letters written by the Southland Chamber of Commerce compound sense of chaos at council.
Shadbolt's deputy quits: I did his job for him; council 'toxic'
Biddle says Shadbolt had tears in his eyes as he told her he envied her decision to quit.
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt taps new deputy, skips consultation
Shadbolt is able to make the appointment single-handedly under a 2012 law change.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
Attitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'
In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.
Invercargill deputy mayor quits in new blow to council
Toni Biddle's resignation comes amid a Government probe into the council.
The return of spring: Temperatures could soar to 12C above average tomorrow
Time to put on the summer sheets - overnight temperatures could be much warmer than usual.
Your weather: Bitterly cold weather in Southland as snowfall mixes with icy blasts
'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'
Battleground Tiwai: Political parties clash over Southland smelter policies
Both of the major political parties have similar policies when it comes to Tiwai.
Your weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the south
A rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.
Police seek witnesses after Invercargill dairy robbery
Two men escape on scooter after aggravated robbery in Invercargill.
Stormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could close
Authorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.
Bankruptcy fear: Sir Tim Shadbolt says he can't pay $350,000 in legal bills
The Invercargill Mayor reveals personal struggles in an exclusive interview.
Litter of puppies dumped in park with throats slit
Graphic content: Reward of $2000 offered for information about dumped pups.
Southland man admits careless driving in fatal crash
Man admits speeding and reckless driving in crash that killed 20-year-old woman.
Butane explosion mystery: Investigator doubts pair's claims
They said the butane can exploded when it was dropped while they were smoking.
'What the hell?': Food truck owner furious BP uses same name
Southland food truck owner says they were using 'Good Mood Food' brand before BP NZ.
Election Battlegrounds: South Island electorates to watch
Profiles of the Banks Peninsula, Southland, Nelson, Taieri and Invercargill electorates.
Passenger guilty of inciting reckless driving in fatal crash
Passenger of a vehicle in a fatal crash charged with being a party to manslaughter.
Invercargill fatality: Police seek info on four vehicles in area before crash
Anyone who witnessed the crash or the aftermath is urged to contact police.
Invercargill: NZ's treasure trove of vintage
Take a trip down memory lane in the city that's a treasure trove for vintage lovers.