A child was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in an Invercargill carpark. Police said emergency services were called to a McDonald’s carpark about 7pm yesterday. "The child was taken to hospital in serious condition," the spokeswoman said. "Police have spoken to the driver of the vehicle, and inquiries ongoing into exactly what happened." — Allied Media

Source: Otago Daily Times March 13, 2026 22:44 UTC