City’s last video store to close doors after 40 years
City’s last video store to close doors after 40 years
The credits are rolling for one of the last video stores in the South.
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Donation from boat show helps coastguard
Donation from boat show helps coastguard
Members of the Riverton Coastguard will know exactly where they are.
Policeman commended for bravery in IPCA report
Policeman commended for bravery in IPCA report
A Southland policeman has been commended for his bravery after shooting a man who tried to stab him and acted violently against a woman last year.
Ex-councillor raises hand in by-election
Ex-councillor raises hand in by-election
A former councillor is the first person to throw his hat in the ring for a Invercargill City Council by-election.
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Confident about future of greyhound racing in region
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Confident about future of greyhound racing in region
Greyhound Racing New Zealand’s chief executive is confident about the future of the industry in Southland — even if more strict rules are introduced.
Free Comic Book Day a winner
Free Comic Book Day a winner
Hundreds of Invercargill children dressed up as their favourite superhero at the weekend to celebrate and win some comic books.
City holds oyster festival after Bluff cancels
City holds oyster festival after Bluff cancels
The cancellation of the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival this year did not stop some people in Invercargill from having a taste of the southern delicacy.
Defecation events rise by 19% at Splash Palace
Defecation events rise by 19% at Splash Palace
"Code brown" incidents have forced the closure of swimming pools at Splash Palace for more than 40 hours since the start of the year, the manager says.
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Businesses bothered by proposed fee increase
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Businesses bothered by proposed fee increase
The Southland Chamber of Commerce is suggesting the Invercargill City Council minimise its proposed increases for next financial year, saying some seemed "excessive".
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‘Dark cloud’ descends after shock news
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‘Dark cloud’ descends after shock news
"It is like a dark cloud has entered our building," H&J Smith’s managing director says.
‘Dark cloud’ descends on local institution
‘Dark cloud’ descends on local institution
"It is like a dark cloud has entered our building," H&J Smith’s managing director says.
'Devastating news': 220 jobs lost as Southern retailer closes
'Devastating news': 220 jobs lost as Southern retailer closes
H&J Smith is closing its store operations in Invercargill, Gore and Queenstown - leaving 220 staff out of work.
Museum redesign to forego pyramid
Museum redesign to forego pyramid
The new museum will be innovative and interactive — but the iconic pyramid will soon be gone, architects of the new build say.
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Service to search and rescue recognised
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Service to search and rescue recognised
When a Tuatapere man came up with an idea to make personal locator beacons more accessible, he thought if one life was saved, it would all be worth it.
Stadium trust restructures after gripes
Stadium trust restructures after gripes
The trust which governs the ILT Stadium Southland has gone through a complete restructure after complaints against the stadium’s former manager came to light.
Attending coronation the ‘coolest thing I've ever done’
Attending coronation the ‘coolest thing I've ever done’
A Riverton woman feels overwhelmingly honoured to be a part of history.
Rugby stars, ball gown in fundraiser ride
Rugby stars, ball gown in fundraiser ride
More than 70 riders battled "four seasons" yesterday for a good cause.
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Offender went down ‘rabbit hole’ online
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Offender went down ‘rabbit hole’ online
An Invercargill man who distributed objectionable material of young children said he was trying to fit in online, but got himself into "a rabbit role" — and consequently in prison.
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Six weeks for Skelt review: stadium
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Six weeks for Skelt review: stadium
The independent review about the misconduct complaint against former manager Nigel Skelt could take up to six weeks, ILT Stadium Southland interim chairman says.
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Window smashed in burglary
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Window smashed in burglary
An Invercargill dairy was burgled this week.