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State Highway 98 is closed, just north of Invercargill, after a crash

4 November 2025

The road is closed between Rakahouka-Hedgehope Road and Grove Bush-Woodlands Road - with emergency services at the scene.

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06 Nov: Two men have had their nets, waders and other equipment seized after being caught illegally whitebaiting in Western Southland

05 Nov: Otago University's Proctor is investigating an incident involving 50 students shooting fireworks at each other and at Police

04 Nov: Boaties are being asked to extra care in Southland's Riverton

04 Nov: Otago University students say they're living on edge, after a man was caught peering into their windows, and underwear went missing

31 Oct: Free blood testing is now available for the near 24-thousand residents in Te Anau and Wanaka

31 Oct: A 43-year-old truck driver who caused a fiery fatal crash near South Canterbury's Waimate, has been sentenced to three years and two months in prison

29 Oct: Otago Police are seeking information after a Port Chalmers home was damaged by an air rifle

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