Candidates withdraw from mayoral contest
Candidates withdraw from mayoral contest
Two candidates have pulled out of the mayoralty race in Invercargill due to the increasing number of candidates.
Luisa Girao
Business figure running for spot on ILT board
Business figure running for spot on ILT board
A Southland business leader wants to get into public office.
Amundsen drops bid to become mayor
Amundsen drops bid to become mayor
Councillor Rebecca Amundsen is pulling out of the race for the Invercargill mayoralty, due to the increasing number of candidates.
New centre for talented pupils
New centre for talented pupils
Invercargill's gifted children have a new space to call home.
Teen's death prompts warning from police
Teen's death prompts warning from police
The death of an Invercargill 16-year old this week was described as a tragedy by a police area commander yesterday.
Biddle eager to make a return to council — as mayor
Biddle eager to make a return to council — as mayor
Former Invercargill deputy mayor Toni Biddle believes she was courageous when she decided to resign from the council two years ago.
New sourdough bakery a connection to family
New sourdough bakery a connection to family roots; opening first retail store
Many businesses across the world had to close their doors during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Rental car issue deemed a distraction
Rental car issue deemed a distraction
An Invercargill city councillor says issues around a rental car for Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt are frustrating and a distraction.
Bond, Byars join those lining up for mayoralties
Bond, Byars join those lining up for mayoralties
Candidates to contest the mayoralty in the Deep South are lining up with two new names appearing.
Council to discuss rental car issue
Council to discuss rental car issue
The contentious issue of Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt’s rental car will be brought to the council table tomorrow as tensions around the matter continue.
Trio off to Commonwealth Games
Trio off to Commonwealth Games
The mind, body and soul of Southland will be well represented at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Clark sets up ticket for local elections
Clark sets up ticket for local elections
With the aim of bringing "fresh blood" to the council table, an Invercargill mayoral candidate has gathered a group of people to make a collective push at the next election.
Workout class ditches gym for ‘disco atmosphere’
Workout class ditches gym for ‘disco atmosphere’
Glow sticks, a disco atmosphere and music from the 2000s is the recipe for a new workout class in Invercargill.
Low vision ‘superstar’ to co-host dining in the dark event
Low vision ‘superstar’ to co-host dining in the dark event
When Liz Anstice was diagnosed with low vision 12 years ago, she felt her world had turned upside down.
Cambridge study opportunity ‘a dream come true’
Cambridge study opportunity ‘a dream come true’
An Invercargill pupil woke up wonderstruck at the weekend at the thought of flying to England, and scarcely believing her dreams were about to come true.
Talented gymnasts compete
Talented gymnasts compete
From Olympic medallists to local talents — the best of New Zealand’s gymnastics was on display in Invercargill this weekend.
‘It is finally here’: new CBD mall opens
‘It is finally here’: new CBD mall opens
After more than two years in the making, Invercargill’s new mall has welcomed its first customers.
Tong drops ICC bid, seeks re-election
Tong drops ICC bid, seeks re-election
Months after announcing his candidacy for the Invercargill mayoralty, Southland Mayor Gary Tong has made a U-turn.
Tim Shadbolt opens new mall
Tim Shadbolt opens new mall
Invercargill's new mall has welcomed its first customers after being formally opened by Mayor Tim Shadbolt this morning.
Tong opts out of Invercargill mayoral race
Gary Tong opts out of Invercargill mayoral race
Months after announcing his candidacy for the mayoralty in Invercargill, Southland District Mayor Gary Tong has made a U-turn.