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Driver of vehicle dies after crashing into power pole in Riverton

Police have confirmed one sole occupant of a vehicle died after crashing into a power pole yesterday evening in Riverton, Southland. Emergency services were notified of the crash shortly after…

Fatality after Truck crashes on Bluff Highway

Police this morning confirmed a person died following a truck crash on State Highway 1, between Invercargill and Bluff in Southland. Emergency services received reports of the crash on the…

Helicopter called after serious crash prompts emergency services to respond on Tokanui-Gorge Road Highway in Southland

A serious crash has prompted emergency services to respond in Southland, Saturday afternoon. The crash was reported on the okanui-Gorge Road Highway between Fleming Road and Chisholm Road at around…

One transported to hospital following serious crash near Wyndham, Southland

Emergency services attended a serious crash near Wyndham, Southland, Sunday evening. The crash occurred on Edendale Wyndham Road at around 6.25pm. Reports indicate a single vehicle was involved in the…

Two positive Covid-19 Cases confirmed aboard Mattina Container Ship in Bluff, Southland

The Ministry of Health reported two symptomatic crew members as confirmed Covid-19 cases aboard the Mattina container ship docked in Bluff, Monday afternoon. They have been placed in quarantine after…

Substance of concern located at Waikawa Museum in Southland, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responds

Police responded to an incident at Waikawa Museum midday Wednesday after a substance of concern was located. The museum was closed to the public as a precautionary measure. Christchurch based…

Stewart Island ‘indeterminate’ Covid-19 test result under investigation

The Ministry of Health notified the press about a person with an ‘indeterminate' test result for Covid-19 in Stewart Island, which is now under investigation to determine if they are…

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake strikes lower South Island

GeoNet reports a magnitude 5.5 earthquake that struck the lower South Island and surrounding areas on Monday afternoon at 4.09pm. The quake occurred at a depth of 13 km and…

Ministry of Health says Covid-19 weak positive Mariner on Ship docked in Bluff is Historical

The Ministry of Health reported to thisquality that there was a possible case of Covid-19 reported as a mariner on a ship that is currently docked in Bluff, Southland. After…

Helicopter, Emergency Services respond to Ute and Truck crash, Northern Southland

Emergency services responded to a serious crash on State Highway 94 in Northern Southland this morning. The crash occurred at around 9.10am between a ute and a truck carrying a…