Langlands boss quits after just four months
Langlands boss quits after just four months
News that the executive manager of Invercargill’s The Langlands hotel has resigned just four months after its opening caught everyone in the region by surprise.
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‘Brilliant start’ to festival
‘Brilliant start’ to festival
Celebrations for Waitangi day have kicked off in Te Anau, where a six-day festival will be held to entertain locals and visitors.
Two hurt in Milford Road crash
Two hurt in Milford Road crash
The occupants of two cars sustained minor injuries after a crash on the Milford Road this afternoon.
Museum could have space for expansion
Museum could have space for expansion
While the Invercargill City Council’s team is working at full steam to build a new museum by December 2025, work has already started to give space for an expansion of the building.
Community 'fed up' with violent crime
Rise in violent offences reported
Invercargill leaders are voicing concerns about a rise in violent crime as police statistics show an increase of more than 30% in reports of offences involving victims in the last year.
Concern raised about council’s storage costs
Concern raised about council’s storage costs
An Invercargill city councillor is worried only Invercargill ratepayers will be paying for an $11 million regional storage facility.
Support given after robbery
Support given after robbery
Two workers at an Invercargill dairy which was robbed at knifepoint are receiving support after the "distressing event", a Foodstuffs spokeswoman says.
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Family heartbreak as dog poisoned
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Family heartbreak as dog poisoned
A Te Anau family is heartbroken after their dog died from suspected toxic algae poisoning.
Invercargill dairy robbed at knifepoint
Invercargill dairy robbed at knifepoint
A knife-wielding man has robbed a dairy in Invercargill, stealing cash from the till.
Machines draw diverse crowd
Machines draw diverse crowd
Vintage machinery enthusiasts of all ages converged in Edendale at the weekend for what has been described as one of the biggest tractor festivals in the country.
Ties with sister-city Kumagaya refreshed
Ties with sister-city Kumagaya refreshed
The visit of a delegation from Japanese sister-city Kumagaya to Invercargill yesterday aimed to refresh and re-establish the ties between the two cities, Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark said.
Luxon fronts up to southern communities
Luxon fronts up to southern communities
Southlanders want to see more of Christopher Luxon before making their minds up about him after his brief visit to the region yesterday.
Impact of CO2 shortage concerns craft brewery owners
Impact of CO2 shortage concerns craft brewery owners
A storm might be brewing for a beloved — and for many an essential — industry.
Young book lover stocks up at annual book sale
Young book lover stocks up at annual book sale
Nine-year-old Ruby Tattersfield added more than 20 new titles to her already extensive collection after a visit to Invercargill City Libraries’ book sale yesterday.
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Art space opening for creatives to 'share ideas'
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Art space opening for creatives to 'share ideas'
After about a year of delay, Southland artists will have a home to create and enhance the culture around the region.
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Self-funding challenge for blind cyclist aiming for Paralympics
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Self-funding challenge for blind cyclist aiming for Paralympics
Since going blind, Southland para cyclist Hannah Pascoe has become used to being challenged and overcoming barriers.
Invercargill cyclist sets sights on Paris Paralympics
Invercargill cyclist sets sights on Paris Paralympics
Since going blind, Southland para cyclist Hannah Pascoe has become used to being challenged and overcoming barriers.
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Not paying their way: new parking kiosks bring in less revenue than old coin meters
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Not paying their way: new parking kiosks bring in less revenue than old coin meters
The Invercargill City Council has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on new parking meters — but has less revenue than its old coin-operated system.
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Family’s pincer movement
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Family’s pincer movement
Imagination got sandy yesterday at a Southland beach.
Digging deep at Curio Bay
Digging deep at Curio Bay
Imagination got sandy yesterday at a Southland beach.