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Police Discover Drugs and Firearms in Southland Operation
Eastern Southland Police have arrested two individuals and seized drugs and firearms following a two-day operation targeting drug suppliers in and around Gore and Riversdale. Operation Nightforce, supported by additional district staff and a drug detection dog, focused on several…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Drug arrestsSouthlandGoreRiversdaleOperation NightforceCannabis cultivationFirearmsNew Zealand Police
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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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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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Police Remind Southlanders: Beaches Are Roads, Obey Traffic Laws
As Southland anticipates increased beach visits with the arrival of warmer weather, police are reminding the public that beaches are subject to the same road rules as conventional roads. Senior Sergeant Scott MacKenzie, Southland Area Road Policing Manager, emphasized the…
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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…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues SouthlandPoliceFestive SeasonInvercargillLiquor BanRoad SafetyNew Zealand Police
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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…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation MistInvercargillSouthlandDrug BustMethamphetamineArrestsCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Southland Police Target Illegal Hunting in Mid Dome Area
Southland Police, the Department of Conservation (DOC), and local farmers are collaborating on ‘The Mid Dome Poaching Project’ to address illegal hunting and trespassing in the Mid Dome Conservation Area. The initiative aims to educate hunters, protect private property, and…
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Lost Walker Prompts Safety Reminder in Southland
A solo day walk turned into a rescue mission in Southland after a tramper became lost on the Makarewa Falls Track on Labour Day. Southland Police are urging anyone heading into the bush to ensure they are adequately prepared. Police…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Emergency Continues After South Island Storm
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the state of emergency in Southland and Clutha, New Zealand, will likely remain in place into next week. Officials made the announcement following a severe storm in the South Island. RNZ also reported that…
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Fire and Emergency Warns of Increased Fire Risk Due to Strong Winds
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to delay any outdoor fires they have planned from this week through until the end of Labour Day. MetService issued strong wind warnings for much of the country on Tuesday, with further…
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Southland: Six Mongrel Mob Members Sentenced for Violent Crimes
Six Mongrel Mob members have been sentenced for violent crimes committed in Southland in 2022. The sentences, handed down in the High Court at Christchurch, range from three years and four months to six years in prison. The sentencings relate…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential for Strong Winds and Heavy Rain
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:51am on Sunday, August 24, 2025, indicates potential for strong winds and heavy rain across various parts of New Zealand over the coming days. On Tuesday, August 26, high pressure will cover…
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New Zealand Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall in Most Regions
Stats NZ reported that greenhouse gas emissions decreased in 13 out of 16 regions in New Zealand in the year ending December 2024. Taranaki experienced the most significant decrease, down 678 kilotonnes (12 percent), followed by Canterbury, down 166 kilotonnes…
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Boating Fatality on Lake Manapouri Claims One Life
One person has died following a boating incident on Lake Manapouri, New Zealand. Police were alerted around 7:20 p.m. on Sunday night after two experienced fishers failed to return from their trip and didn't check in via radio. A helicopter…
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Media Monitor: Rich-listers pull out of stadium project, tourist bus crash injures four
TVNZ is reporting that Auckland Football Club's rich-lister owners have withdrawn their proposal to take over Western Springs Stadium. The proposed privately funded venue, Auckland Arena, had the backing of entrepreneur Anna Mowbray, her husband, former All Black Ali Williams,…
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MetService Lifts Weather Warnings for Otago and Southland
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches for Otago and Southland, issued at 8:04pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The heavy rain warning for Dunedin and Clutha has also been lifted, as the rain has eased. The Meteorological…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Snow Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for many parts of New Zealand, with heavy rain expected across the North Island and upper South Island. Inland parts of Otago and Southland are bracing for snow on Saturday morning. The alert,…
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Ten Arrested on Drug Charges in Southland and Otago
Ten individuals have been arrested and face over 70 drug-related charges after a series of search warrants were executed in Southland and Otago. The operation, named Strata, targeted drug dealers with gang connections, according to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird.…
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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…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues InvercargillPoliceRoad SafetyVehicle InspectionAntisocial BehaviorSenior Sergeant Scott MacKenzieSouthlandNew Zealand Police
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Southern Police Warn of Black Ice and Snow on Southland Roads
Southern Police are urging motorists in Southland and Otago to exercise extreme caution due to hazardous road conditions. Black ice has already caused accidents, and snow is expected to worsen conditions later today. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported in…
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks Bluff Highway, Greenhills
Emergency services are responding to a crash involving at least four vehicles on Bluff Highway (SH1) between Awarua Siding Road and Stanley Township Road in Greenhills, Southland. The incident, reported at approximately 8.10am, has resulted in one vehicle blocking both…
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News Briefing: Baby Ru Investigation, Auckland Bus Stop Attack, and Beckenridge Case
Today's briefing covers several developing stories. Eighteen months have passed since "Baby Ru" suffered a fatal injury. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke with the boy's mother, who remains a person of interest in the police investigation. Auckland police are…
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