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Southland Police Apprehend 20 Drink Drivers in One Weekend
Southland Police caught 20 drink drivers from Friday to Sunday, with 16 arrests around Invercargill, and are warning motorists to expect alcohol and drug checkpoints anytime, anywhere.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues SouthlandNew Zealand Policedrink drivingInvercargillBlair Shirleybreath testsroad safety
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Southland Drug Operation Nets Four Arrests, Stolen Vehicle
Police search warrants in Gore and the Southland area uncovered Class A and B drugs and a stolen vehicle, with four people arrested and further arrests likely as investigations continue.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceSouthlandGoredrug operationstolen vehicleInvercargill District CourtCrimestoppers
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Southland and Clutha Farmers Get Government Support After Wettest Winter Since 1980
Government classifies extreme wet and cold conditions across Southland and the Clutha District as a medium-scale adverse event, unlocking up to $50,000 in support and tax relief for farmers.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherAgricultureGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentSocial Issues SouthlandClutha Districtmedium-scale adverse eventTodd McClayMark PattersonRural Support TrustMinistry for Primary IndustriesNew Zealand Government
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Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Watches as Front Hits New Zealand for School Holidays
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for Fiordland and a Strong Wind Watch for southern South Island areas as a front brings a wet, windy end to the first week of the school holidays.
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MetService: Low Confidence of Fiordland Heavy Rain Warning Friday
MetService sees low confidence of a heavy rain warning for Fiordland and severe northwest gales for southern Fiordland, Southland and Clutha on Friday morning, with minimal risk through the weekend.
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Child Injured in Otautau Incident Dies, Homicide Investigation Launched
A young child injured in an incident in Otautau, Southland, on 20 September has died, prompting Police to launch a homicide investigation. Two 19-year-olds face further charges.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceOtautauSouthlandhomicide investigationStarship HospitalStu Harvey
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Child Critically Injured in Otautau; Two 19-Year-Olds Charged
Police launched an investigation after a young child was severely injured in Otautau, Southland. A 19-year-old man and woman face charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceOtautauSouthlandInvercargill District CourtSouthland Hospitalgrievous bodily harmStu Harvey
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Severe Gale Watch for Coastal Southland, Stewart Island and Clutha
MetService warns of moderate confidence for severe west to southwest gales along coastal Southland, Stewart Island and Clutha on Sunday morning, with an unsettled southwesterly flow easing late.
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MetService Warns of Severe Gales for Southland, Clutha and Wairarapa
MetService's severe weather outlook flags moderate confidence of severe westerly gales for coastal Southland and Clutha on Saturday, with Wairarapa also at risk over the weekend.
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MetService Outlook: Low Confidence of Severe Gales for Wairarapa, Southland This Weekend
MetService's severe weather outlook flags low confidence of northwesterly gales in Wairarapa and Tararua District and westerly gales on coastal Southland and Clutha over the weekend.
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Serious Crash Closes Mavora Lakes Road in Southland
Mavora Lakes Road in Southland is closed after a single vehicle crash between Centre Hill Road and Mount Nicholas Road left one person critically injured, with no detours available.
Law EnforcementTransportation New Zealand PoliceMavora Lakes RoadSouthlandSerious crashCentre Hill RoadMount Nicholas RoadRoad closure
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New Zealand House Prices Hold Steady as August Sales Fall 13% to Sixth-Lowest on Record
New Zealand's national median house price held at $750,000 in August 2026, down 1.3% year-on-year, as sales fell 13% and South Island regions outperformed a softening North Island market.
REINZNew Zealand property markethouse pricesLizzy RyleySouthlandTasmanHouse Price IndexReal Estate Institute of New Zealand
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New Zealand House Prices Hold Steady as Sales Slump 13% in August
New Zealand's national median house price held at $750,000 in August 2026, down 1.3% year-on-year, as sales fell 13% and South Island regions outperformed the North Island.
REINZNew Zealand housing marketmedian house priceLizzy RyleySouthlandTasmanHouse Price IndexReal Estate Institute of New Zealand
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MetService Warns of Heavy Rain, Snow Risk for Southern New Zealand
MetService sees moderate confidence rainfall will hit warning criteria in Fiordland midweek, with snow possibly affecting higher southern roads and significant snow in the South Island high country.
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MetService Flags Low-Confidence Severe Weather Risk for Southern New Zealand
MetService's severe weather outlook points to low-confidence warning risks for Southland, Fiordland and Westland, with snow possible on higher South Island roads midweek.
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MetService Outlook: Low Confidence of Severe Weather in Southern New Zealand Next Week
MetService's severe weather outlook flags low confidence of warning-level rain and severe gales in Fiordland, Southland and Westland, with snow possible on higher South Island roads.
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MetService Forecasts Strong Southwest Flow for Friday, Easing Over Weekend
MetService predicts strong southwest winds with low confidence of severe gales for parts of Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha, and Dunedin on Friday. Conditions are expected to ease over the weekend and early next week.
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Severe Gales Expected for Southern New Zealand Coastal Areas
MetService forecasts moderate confidence of severe gale-force west to southwest winds for coastal Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha, and Dunedin on Friday and Saturday, with minimal severe weather risk on other days.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Gales for Southern Coastal Areas
MetService predicts moderate confidence of severe gale-force west to southwest winds for coastal Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha, and Dunedin on Friday and Saturday, with minimal risk earlier in the week.
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Severe Gale Winds Possible for Southern New Zealand Coasts on Friday
MetService forecasts moderate confidence of severe gale west to southwest winds for coastal Southland, Clutha, Dunedin, and Stewart Island on Friday, September 11, 2026, with minimal severe weather risk earlier in the week.
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Southland Police Recover Over $30,000 in Stolen Property, Two Men Arrested
Southland Police recovered over $30,000 in stolen property and arrested two men from Niagara and Gore. The arrests follow an investigation into rural burglaries since June, with the pair facing charges of receiving stolen property.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal SouthlandNew Zealand PoliceRural BurglaryStolen PropertyArrestsSecurityInvercargill District Court
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Greenpeace Opposes Proposed Coal-Powered Fertiliser Factory in Southland
Greenpeace Aotearoa vows to block a proposed Australian-owned coal-powered fertiliser factory in Southland, citing concerns over water pollution, climate change, and increased reliance on synthetic nitrogen.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureSocial IssuesEconomy Greenpeace AotearoaSouthlandVictorian HydrogenPan-Pacific FertilisersCoalFertiliserWater PollutionGreenpeace
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MetService Lifts All Severe Weather Warnings as Gales Ease Across New Zealand
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches across central and southern New Zealand. Strong wind warnings for Wairarapa, Tararua, Southland, Fiordland, Stewart Island, Dunedin, and Clutha have been removed as gales eased.
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Fatal Crash Claims One Life in Southland
A two-vehicle crash in Grove Bush, Southland, on August 10 has resulted in one fatality. The collision, involving a truck and a car at an intersection, also left another person with moderate injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances.
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Police Appeal for Information After Serious Grove Bush Crash
Southland Police seek public assistance after a serious crash in Grove Bush on August 10. The collision between a truck and a station wagon injured two, one critically. Witnesses or those with dashcam footage from 5:00 PM to 5:40 PM…
Law EnforcementTransportationLegal Grove BushSouthlandSerious CrashNew Zealand PoliceDetective Mason MiddlemassRoad SafetyPublic Appeal
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Southland Intersection Closed Overnight After Serious Crash
A serious two-vehicle crash northeast of Invercargill has closed a Southland intersection overnight. One person is hospitalized with serious to critical injuries, and police advise motorists to use an alternate route as a scene examination is planned for the morning.
Law EnforcementHealthTransportationSocial IssuesLegal SouthlandInvercargillMabel BushRoad ClosureTraffic AccidentSerious InjuriesNew Zealand Police
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State Highway 98 Closed Following Southland Car Crash
State Highway 98 in Southland is closed after a car hit a power pole near Roslyn Bush this morning. Police reported no injuries, but the road is expected to remain shut for several hours, urging drivers to find alternate routes.
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MetService Forecasts Low Confidence for Severe Gales in Lower South Island
MetService's latest outlook warns of low confidence for severe west to southwest gales hitting Stewart Island, Southland, Clutha, and Dunedin on Monday, August 3. Minimal severe weather risk is expected for other days.
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Statistics New Zealand Releases Latest Population Projections for Key Districts
Statistics New Zealand has released the sixth installment of SA2 and SA3 population projections for South Taranaki, Queenstown-Lakes, Dunedin, and Southland districts, indicating future population changes by age and sex.
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Police Warn Southland Motorists of "Morning After" Alcohol Driving Risks
Southland Police warn drivers about "morning after" alcohol risks after two motorists were caught speeding and over the limit. Officers urge planning and caution, reminding that time is the only way to reduce alcohol levels.
Law EnforcementTransportationLegalSocial IssuesEducation New Zealand PoliceSouthlandDrunk DrivingAlcoholRoad SafetyTraffic EnforcementConstable Mike Ryder