Milford Road reopens
Milford Road reopens
The Milford Road has reopened after being closed due to the risk of an avalanche.
Sharon Reece
Corporate farms get blame for pollution
Corporate farms get blame for pollution
A lack of concern for the environment from ''corporate farm owners'' in Southland and Otago is of ''huge concern'' to anglers and farmers alike, the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers says.
Man sought after Invercargill arson
Man sought after Invercargill arson
Invercargill police are searching for a man in relation to an arson which occurred on Tay St on Thursday morning.
Southern city has most reported sexual assaults
Southern city has most reported sexual assaults
Invercargill has more reports of sexual assault than anywhere else in the South.
Southland pupil welcomed home as world champ
Southland pupil welcomed home as world champ
It was a mighty welcome home for gold medal-winning cyclist Corbin Strong at Invercargill Airport yesterday.
Chinchilla may not be classed as pests
Chinchilla classification could change
When the cats are away, the chinchillas will stay.
Smoke sparks callout in Invercargill
Smoke sparks callout to central Invercargill building
Fire crews were called to the Menzies Building in Invercargill this morning after reports of smoke coming from the roof.
New gallery continues family legacy
New gallery continues family legacy
The opening of Invercargill’s newest art gallery was a dream come true for one local artist.
Maori, Pasifika culture to fore in Polyfest
Maori, Pasifika culture to fore in Polyfest
More than 6000 Southland and Otago pupils embraced Maori and Pasifika culture in Invercargill this week for the Murihiku Maori and Pasifika Cultural Trust's Polyfest.
Crash blocks traffic in Invercargill
Crash blocks traffic in Invercargill
A crash has disrupted traffic in Invercargill this afternoon.
Champions behind screening programme
Champions behind screening programme
A new campaign launched by the Southern District Health Board will use familiar faces in a bid to change attitudes towards bowel cancer.
Claws out over plan to make town cat-free
Claws out over plan to make town cat-free
Residents of a small Southland community say they will ''actively petition'' against any bid to ban domestic cats from the area.
Southland soldier finally buried in NZ
Southland soldier finally buried in NZ
More than 60 years after losing their loved one, a Southland soldier’s family has finally been put at ease.
Successful pop-up shop puts 47 into employment
Successful pop-up shop puts 47 into employment
Aninitiative to connect people with employment and career pathways in Southland has helped to "future-proof" the region's labour market, Venture Southland chief executive Paul Casson said.
'Instagram effect' blamed for spike
'Instagram effect' blamed for spike
A spike in the numbers of inexperienced trampers risking their lives on Fiordland National Park routes is being attributed to the "Instagram effect".
Collaborative response to family harm
Collaborative response to family harm
Southern police are looking to take a multi-agency approach to preventing family violence in Otago and Southland.
Ute crashes near roundabout
Ute crashes near roundabout
Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash after a ute rolled and struck a tree in Invercargill yesterday.
Ute rolls, crashes into tree in Invercargill
Ute rolls, crashes into tree in Invercargill
Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash after a ute rolled and struck a tree in Invercargill this afternoon.
Council heeds call for better cameras
Council heeds call for better cameras
The ''alarming'' quality of CCTV cameras scanning streets in Invercargill has prompted the Invercargill City Council to look at upgrading the equipment ''as soon as possible''.
Invercargill properties hit with 24 hour power cuts
Invercargill properties hit with 24 hour power cuts
More than 40 South Invercargill properties have been without power for almost 24 hours.