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State Highway 93 in Southland has reopened, following a serious crash earlier this morning

14 February 2026

State Highway 93 in Southland has reopened, following a serious crash earlier this morning

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A makeover for a Queenstown hotel
	11 Feb: A makeover for a Queenstown hotel... more

Hopes a new dialysis unit in Southland improves access to life saving treatment
	10 Feb: Hopes a new dialysis unit in Southland improves access to life saving treatment... more

A next-generation electric hydrofoiling vessel is being trialled on Lake Whakatipu as a potential new transport link between Queenstown and Kingston
	9 Feb: A next-generation electric hydrofoiling vessel is being trialled on Lake Whakatipu as a potential new transport link between Queenstown and Kingston... more

A Lotto player from Invercargill who bought their ticket on MyLotto has won Division One's million dollars in tonight's draw
	7 Feb: A Lotto player from Invercargill who bought their ticket on MyLotto has won Division One's million dollars in tonight's draw... more

Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week
	7 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week... more

Otago police are investigating a bullying incident at a school in Oamaru
	4 Feb: Otago police are investigating a bullying incident at a school in Oamaru... more

Southland police say there are serious concerns for a 62-year-old Invercargill man, missing for almost four weeks
	4 Feb: Southland police say there are serious concerns for a 62-year-old Invercargill man, missing for almost four weeks... more

A man's appearing in court today, following an Environment Southland investigation into odour complaints at a Southland slink skin factory
	3 Feb: A man's appearing in court today, following an Environment Southland investigation into odour complaints at a Southland slink skin factory... more

One person has died, and another is in a serious condition, following a two-vehicle crash in Glenorchy, near Queenstown
	1 Feb: One person has died, and another is in a serious condition, following a two-vehicle crash in Glenorchy, near Queenstown... more

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Most Popular Recent Lower South Island News

07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week +++++++++++++++++

20 Jan: A group of five riders has threatened to push off the front of the peloton approaching halfway on the 148-kilometre third stage of cycling's Tour of Southland from Riverton to Te Anau +++++++++++++

04 Feb: Otago police are investigating a bullying incident at a school in Oamaru +++++++++++++

24 Jan: Southland rider Josh Burnett has banked his third career win in cycling's Tour of Southland, finishing safely in the peloton to take the overall title by 10 seconds from Cambridge's Matthew Wilson ++++++++++

23 Jan: Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen a 62-year-old man reported missing from the Invercargill area - last seen two weeks ago +++++++++

17 Jan: Jeff Wilson is backing his former Otago and test teammate Jamie Joseph to take on the mantle of All Blacks coach +++++++++

24 Jan: Heavy rain and probably the strongest winds seen this week on the Tour of Southland are making the final stage even more gruelling +++++++++

Lower South Island NewsLinks

9 Feb: Heavy rain watch for fiordland as front crosses south island (Stuff.co.nz)

1 Feb: Heavy rain watch in lower south island, but fine weather for most of the country (Stuff.co.nz)

12 Jan: Kiwi kai stops: paua bites, cheese rolls and lamingtons to leave home for (Stuff.co.nz)

9 Jan: Deep 5.4 earthquake in taranaki jolts lower north island (RadioNZ)

30 Dec: Tue, 30 Dec 2025: Palmerston north cans new year’s event as 120km/h gales batter lower ni, rain warning for south (NZ Herald)

30 Dec: Tue, 30 Dec 2025: Palmerson north cans new year’s event as 120km/h gales batter lower ni, rain warning for south (NZ Herald)

26 Dec: Fri, 26 Dec 2025: Water pollution warnings for wellington, lower hutt (RadioNZ)

12 Dec: Fri, 12 Dec 2025: Warm temps ‘swept away’ for cooler and windier conditions (Stuff.co.nz)

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RUGBY
Middle distance runner Sam Ruthe has been unable to replicate his stunning mile earlier this month at another indoor event in North Carolina More...

BUSINESS
BNZ bank is offering support to those affected by severe weather More...

Today's News

Rugby:
Middle distance runner Sam Ruthe has been unable to replicate his stunning mile earlier this month at another indoor event in North Carolina 21:57

Environment:
NEMA is warning people in large swathes of the North Island to prepare for bad weather overnight 21:17

International:
Frog toxins used to poison Alexei Navalny the latest in long history of Russian chemical attacks 21:07

Environment:
Residents due to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales are being warned to act now 18:57

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix women's side have missed an opportunity to return to the top of the A-League ladder, with a 2-1 home loss to Central Coast 18:37

Politics:
Opposition draws battlelines on nuclear and capital gains tax changes 18:17

Law and Order:
Police say a post-mortem will be carried out in the coming days after a body washed up at Mahia, near Wairoa 18:07

Rugby League:
The Indigenous Women have come from 14-nil down to beat the Maori Women 20-14 in their pre-season All-Stars rugby league match in Hamilton 18:07

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix trail the Central Coast Mariners 2-1 at halftime of their women's A-League match in Porirua 17:27

Cricket:
Black Caps pace bowler Lockie Ferguson has departed the T20 World Cup camp on paternity leave 16:17

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