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An oil spill drill is being rehearsed in Dunedin's upper harbour today

22 May 2025

An oil spill drill is being rehearsed in Dunedin's upper harbour today

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A person's died in a single-vehicle crash on Northland's State Highway 12, near Matakohe, about 1.30 this afternoon
	21 May: A person's died in a single-vehicle crash on Northland's State Highway 12, near Matakohe, about 1.30 this afternoon... more

A warning about some adulterated cocaine being sold in the Otago region
	20 May: A warning about some adulterated cocaine being sold in the Otago region... more

Southland have beaten Otago 91-80 in their National Basketball League match in Invercargill
	19 May: Southland have beaten Otago 91-80 in their National Basketball League match in Invercargill... more

Fire crews are working to extinguish a fire on the roof of a property in Glenwood, Timaru
	18 May: Fire crews are working to extinguish a fire on the roof of a property in Glenwood, Timaru... more

A 49-year-old Timaru man has been jailed for four years and nine months for his involvement in the online sexual exploitation of children
	16 May: A 49-year-old Timaru man has been jailed for four years and nine months for his involvement in the online sexual exploitation of children... more

Fire and emergency crews are attending a two-storey house fire near Queenstown Shopping Centre in Frankton
	16 May: Fire and emergency crews are attending a two-storey house fire near Queenstown Shopping Centre in Frankton... more

An ambulance has been stolen while on the job in Timaru
	14 May: An ambulance has been stolen while on the job in Timaru... more

Overnight parking has been banned in parts of Queenstown
	14 May: Overnight parking has been banned in parts of Queenstown... more

A planned three billion dollar inland port in Otago hopes to support soaring freight volumes in the region
	14 May: A planned three billion dollar inland port in Otago hopes to support soaring freight volumes in the region... more

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Most Popular Recent Lower South Island News

20 Sep: The Ranfurly Shield is on the move again ++++++++++++

12 Sep: A helicopter pilot has been convicted for running illegal scenic flights in Central Otago ++++++++++++

14 Sep: An open ocean tugboat from Wellington has rendezvoused with an oil and chemical tanker stuck off the coast of Stewart Island ++++++++++++

17 Sep: MetService has updated its weather warnings for the South Island and issued extra wind watches for Marlborough and Christchurch +++++++++++

06 Oct: State Highway 90 north of Gore remains closed between Tapanui and Waikoikoi due to flooding ++++++++++

15 Sep: Police are seeking more information from locals after a man was discovered with unexplained injuries on a country road in Queenstown ++++++++++

20 Sep: Wellington have stormed into the NPC's top eight with a 75-19 demolition of Southland in Porirua ++++++++++

Lower South Island NewsLinks

3 Oct: Ubhome m10 robot lawn mower review: precise positioning for cheap? maybe (PC World)

2 Oct: Tactacam defend 360 review: cell-connected and solar powered (PC World)

30 Sep: Fast-moving front set to bring cold snap to south island and lower north (Stuff.co.nz)

26 Sep: Rain, showers and strong wind for much of the country this weekend (Stuff.co.nz)

21 Sep: Red wind warning for canterbury as gales, rain expected for much of south, lower north island (RadioNZ)

20 Sep: Live weather: red wind warning for canterbury as gales, rain hits much of south, lower north island (RadioNZ)

17 Sep: Winds reaching 138kph see wobbly plane landings, fires, truck rolled over (Stuff.co.nz)

16 Sep: Strong winds and heavy rain set for return after brief reprieve (Stuff.co.nz)

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Sailing:
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Christchurch:
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Health & Safety:
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Soccer:
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Marlon Wayans wants to "be like Prince" in the comedy sphere 6:56

Golf:
Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier is tied for 11th after the third round of the Spanish Open 6:27

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Prince Harry has warned "silence is killing people" amid a crisis in men's mental health support 6:26

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