Southland

The bust was a part of a police operation led by Southland's Organised Crime Group and Criminal Investigation Branch.

Two people were flown to hospital, one with serious injuries and another with moderate injuries.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident just before 8pm last night.

Multiple ambulances responded to the incident in Gore.

Car parking fees are being trialled from this week at three major sites.

Weather in the area deteriorated over the weekend.

A sports event that has woven itself into the fabric of a small Southland town is wrapping up after more than a century.

A gang member suffered a collapsed lung, fractured eye socket and fractured ribs after a beating that involved weapons, including a child's bike.

Authorities are making legal moves to confiscate the gang pad in Mataura, Southland.

MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Fiordland, with up to 150mm of rain and thunderstorms predicted.

Some regions of Te Waipounamu are warned to expect gale northwesterlies gusting up to 120km/h, while others should expect to be lashed by downpours.

While the warmer waters may mean more enjoyable swimming temperatures, continued increases will be detrimental to a wide range of coastal ecosystems, including valued fisheries.

Police are investigating a suspicious fire which damaged four vehicles at Invercargill's Queens Park in the early hours.

Last week, the learners pool closed for 1 hour 45 minutes due to a faecal contamination incident,

The gear was owned by arborist Treetech and was essential to the ongoing efforts to restore the park after extensive storm damage.

Police believe the cars were deliberately set alight.

Police spiked the man's car on State Highway 6, south of Winton, causing him to crash into a water table.

Awarua RSA president Ian Becker said the theft showed a complete lack of respect. Audio

Invercargill City Council is working with insurance assessors to confirm how much coverage it had.

Police say they are investigating the thefts.