Corrections office evacuated
Corrections office evacuated after report of suspicious package
A Department of Corrections office in Invercargill was evacuated for a time after reports of a suspicious package this afternoon.
Luisa Girao
Rezoning for new subdivision supported
Rezoning for new subdivision supported
The first step has been taken for a new suburb in Invercargill, envisaged as a 600-section development.
No injuries in Invercargill crash
No injuries in Invercargill crash
Emergency services attended a two-car crash in Invercargill this morning.
Not guilty plea over shot-man-in-back charges
Not guilty plea over shot-man-in-back charges
An Invercargill man has pleaded not guilty to shooting another man in the back four times.
New location chosen to display scientific artwork
New location chosen to display scientific artwork
One of Invercargill’s best known artworks has a new home.
Legal aid threat from cash lack, ageing problem
Legal aid threat from cash lack, ageing problem
A Southland lawyer is worried thousands of vulnerable people are struggling to find a legal aid lawyer to represent them.
ICC transition tipped to be ‘time of highest risk’
ICC transition tipped to be ‘time of highest risk’
The Invercargill City Council is gearing up for a transition predicted to be "the time of highest risk in terms of eroding the council’s progress".
Pupil’s idea grows into prize winning firm
Pupil’s idea grows into prize winning firm
A sustainable initiative from a Southland Boys’ High School pupil is sprouting in Invercargill.
Council aims for diversity
Council aims for diversity
Invercargill city councillors have praised the idea of hosting an event to engage and attract more people and diversity on the council.
Invercargill protest 'a march for our rights'
Invercargill protest 'a march for our rights'
A protest in Invercargill this morning is being described as a fight for people's rights.
Disruption to Surf to City not expected
Disruption to Surf to City not expected
Invercargill's Surf to City organisers do not believe council roadworks will affect the route of the popular event.
Artist illustrates wahines’ stories
Artist illustrates wahines’ stories
After French artist Loren Pasquier arrived in New Zealand several years ago, she became fascinated by the Maori culture.
45% of Covid vaccinations first doses
45% of Covid vaccinations first doses
About 45% of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered during the recent Farmgate tour in Southland were first doses, the Southern District Health Board says.
Fun and games
Fun and games
Invercargill children made the most of the sunny Saturday to take part in a range of activities.
Blessing for stopbank works
Blessing for stopbank works
A blessing was given for a "once-in-a-generation" project in Invercargill yesterday.
Fears for autonomy voiced
Fears for autonomy voiced
An Invercargill city councillor fears a raft of reforms proposed by the Government will strip the autonomy of local bodies.
Roadworks to mean a bill for DHB
Roadworks to mean a bill for DHB
The Southern District Health Board will need to pay more than $3000 a week in accommodation for its staff in Invercargill due to council roadworks.
Christmas event to go ahead: organisers
Christmas event to go ahead: organisers
Christmas at the Races in Invercargill is still going ahead and organisers are looking to introduce vaccine passports for this year’s event.
Southland mayors happy with immunisation tour
Southland mayors happy with immunisation tour
More than 170 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were delivered in the first two days of the Farmgate Tour in Southland.
Coin-operated meters gone by year’s end
Coin-operated meters gone by year’s end
After almost two years of delay, Invercargill’s coin-operated parking meters will be put to rest by the end of the year.