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Police seek information after Invercargill supermarket burglary
Police are appealing to the public for information following a burglary in Waikiwi, Invercargill this morning. The incident occurred around 5:15 AM at a supermarket located on North Road. Initial investigations indicate that the offenders used a vehicle to force…
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Search Continues for Missing Invercargill Man
Southland Police are continuing their search for Invercargill man Kevin Belling, 62, who was reported missing on Sunday, January 18. Belling was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on Friday, January 9, and has not been heard from for…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Man
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Kevin John Singh Belling, a 62-year-old man reported missing from the Invercargill area. Belling was last seen and spoken to on Friday, January 9, at his place of business in Motu…
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Man Charged in Theft of War Plaques from Invercargill Cemetery
Invercargill Police have charged a 44-year-old man with theft following the removal of veteran war plaques from St John Cemetery. Between October 28 and November 22, nine plaques were taken, with four removed from the graves of Returned Service personnel…
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Operation Diablo Nets Drugs, Firearms, and Arrests in Southland
Operation Diablo has resulted in the arrest of eight people and the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash from addresses across Southland last week. Police executed 12 search warrants at properties and vehicles in and around Invercargill, targeting gang-related drug…
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Two Arrested Following Gore Shooting
Two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred in Gore this week. The men, aged 36 and 54, were apprehended in Invercargill on Thursday afternoon. They are facing several charges and are scheduled to appear in…
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Southland Police Urge Safe Celebrations During Festive Season
Southland Police are initiating an operation to promote safety during the festive season. The initiative, running from this week through New Year's, aims to support responsible celebration, according to Area Manager for Prevention (Community) Senior Sergeant Brent Kingsland. Kingsland noted…
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Man Arrested After Fleeing Police in Invercargill
A man is in custody following a fleeing driver incident in Invercargill. Police initially approached the man around 5pm concerning a driving matter, but the vehicle fled. Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman stated that a pursuit was authorized but…
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Invercargill Police Investigate Theft of Burial Plaques from St Johns Cemetery
Invercargill Police are investigating the theft of burial plaques from grave sites at St Johns Cemetery. The thefts occurred between 28 October and 22 November 2025. Acting Inspector Mel Robertson, Area Prevention Manager, stated that several of the stolen plaques…
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Southland Celebrates Resilience Against Organised Crime
The Murihiku community convened at Invercargill’s ILT Stadium on Thursday, November 27, to celebrate the Hāpori Manawaroa ki Murihiku, also known as the Southern Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) work programme. The event recognised the programme's achievements over…
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Dunedin and Invercargill
The Law Enforcement Torch Run will visit Dunedin and Invercargill this weekend, marking the countdown to the National Summer Special Olympics Games. The public is invited to attend the Southern Law Enforcement Torch Runs to take photos and interview participants,…
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Operation Mist Nets Three Arrests in Invercargill Drug Bust
Three individuals have been arrested and charged with drug-related offenses following Operation Mist, a planned police operation in Invercargill. The arrests followed an investigation into the supply and sale of illicit drugs in the Invercargill area. Southland Police’s Organised Crime…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Balleny Islands region on November 17, 2025, at 09:48:32 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was located at 61.190S, 159.660E, with a depth of 10 km. The earthquake was situated…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Off New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand on October 29, 2025, at 07:20:27 UTC. The quake was centered at 47.086S, 164.787E, with a depth of 10 km. Its epicenter was approximately…
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Auckland Islands Region
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Auckland Islands region of New Zealand on September 8, 2025, at 12:27:25 local time. The quake was centered at 50.773S, 162.243E, with a depth of 14 km. The epicenter was located approximately 644.9 km…
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Operation Hawk Nets Arrests and Seizures in Invercargill and Mataura Island
Two men have been arrested, and firearms, ammunition, and drugs seized, following search warrants executed in Invercargill and Mataura Island as part of Operation Hawk, targeting illegal hunters and associated criminal activity. Four warrants were executed, resulting in the seizure…
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Campervan Drug Operation Leads to Arrest in Invercargill
An Invercargill man, 51, has been arrested and charged after police discovered pre-packaged methamphetamine, LSD, cannabis, morphine, and drug paraphernalia inside a campervan. The arrest followed a complex investigation across the southern policing district. Police also seized a significant amount…
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Name Released in Lake Manapouri Boating Fatality
Richard Charles Murrell, 60, from Invercargill, was found deceased on a boat on Lake Manapouri on Sunday night, July 20th. Police have released his name and are continuing to investigate the circumstances of his death on behalf of the Coroner.…
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Invercargill Bail Check Nets Arrests, Drugs, and Cash
Invercargill Police made three arrests and seized drugs, paraphernalia, and cash following a bail check. Officers conducting a routine check at an Invercargill address detected a strong cannabis smell, leading to a search under the Search and Surveillance Act 2012.…
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Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Off West Coast of New Zealand
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island on July 7, 2025, at 12:53:42 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered at 47.217S, 165.595E, with a depth of 10 km.…
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Southland Police Seize Drugs and Firearm in Operation Strata
Southland Police have continued their crackdown on drug operations as part of an ongoing investigation, executing a search warrant in Invercargill this week. The Southland Police Organised Crime Group visited an Invercargill woman on Tuesday, locating LSD, MDMA, cannabis, and…
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Earthquake Strikes Off West Coast of New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island. The quake, which occurred at 14:51:54 UTC on June 18, 2025, was centered at 47.458S, 165.341E, with a depth of 10 km. Its location was approximately…
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Invercargill Police Crackdown Results in Numerous Vehicle Infringements
Invercargill Police conducted an operation targeting antisocial road user behavior over Friday and Saturday nights, resulting in numerous infringements and vehicles being ordered off the road. The operation, which ran from June 6-7, involved stopping 161 vehicles, with 54 vehicles…
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Driver Arrested in Oamaru with Excess Breath Alcohol
A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court after being arrested for driving with excess breath alcohol in Oamaru. At approximately 5.20pm, police were alerted to a vehicle driving dangerously on State Highway One. Police located the vehicle on…
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Further Arrests Made in Tay Street Burglaries and Robberies
Invercargill Police have made further arrests following burglaries and robberies on Tay Street early last Monday morning. A 15-year-old male was arrested last week and has appeared in the Invercargill Youth Court and has been remanded in custody. A 35-year-old…
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Earthquake Strikes Off West Coast of New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island on April 29, 2025, at 13:16:32 UTC. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 48.183S, 165.342E. Its location was approximately 286.3 km…
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M6.2 Earthquake Hits Off West Coast of New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island on April 29, 2025, at 13:16:32 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was located 286.3 km southwest of Bluff, New Zealand, at…
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