Appeal on car, gun theft sentence denied
Appeal on car, gun theft sentence denied
A man who stole a police car and two handguns, sparking a two-day manhunt across Southland has had his bid for a reduced sentence rejected.
Luisa Girao
Club’s book sale draws big crowd
Club’s book sale draws big crowd
Literature lovers were out in force looking to bag a bargain at the Rotary Club of Invercargill’s book sale at the weekend.
Trial ends but too early for conclusions
Trial ends but too early for conclusions
The trial of a temporary cycleway in the Invercargill CBD ended yesterday.
Youngsters help complete mural to celebrate Matariki
Youngsters help complete mural to celebrate Matariki
The stars and the Maori culture were the inspiration for a group of Invercargill residents who painted a mural to be exhibited during the Matariki celebrations.
Hopes for cycleway by year’s end
Hopes for cycleway by year’s end
The Invercargill City Council hopes to complete work on the Invercargill-Bluff walking and cycling track by the end of the year.
Bridges could close due to funding shortfall
Bridges could close due to funding shortfall
Southland Mayor Gary Tong is frustrated at a NZ Transport Agency decision which has left the council facing a $7.5million shortfall and could force it to close bridges.
Loss spurs determination for family
Loss spurs determination for family
When Trinette and Crystal Wilton’s daughter and sister was murdered, they were angry she had been taken from them.
Celebration marking 100 for veteran
Celebration marking 100 for veteran
Invercargill's oldest World War 2 veteran marked a personal milestone yesterday.
Decision to keep Don St building
Decision to keep Don St building
A controversial investment by the Invercargill City Council which was originally planned to be sold, will now be kept.
Killer jailed for at least 17 years
Killer jailed for at least 17 years
A grieving mother has called the man who murdered her daughter a "weak coward" and says she will never forgive him.
Life term for man who murdered Invercargill mum
Life term for man who murdered Invercargill mum
A man who was found guilty of murdering the mother of his child in Invercargill has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
New SIT leader keen to begin
New SIT leader keen to begin
The Southern Institute of Technology’s (SIT) new chief executive wants to make a difference at the polytechnic and for the Southland community.
Council bows to public pressure on use of community purposes bequest
Council bows to public pressure on use of community purposes bequest
The Invercargill City Council has changed plans for a $90,000 bequest from an Otatara resident, following strong opposition from the community.
Woman’s murder trial date deferred until next June
Woman’s murder trial date deferred until next June
A trial date for the pair facing charges in relation to the death of Southland man Dale Watene has been rescheduled to next year.
Father swears in daughter as barrister
Father swears in daughter as barrister
A Southland lawyer was filled with emotion as he welcomed his daughter into the profession he has worked in for more than 30 years.
Sentence appealed
Sentence appealed
A man who stole a police car, two guns and then rammed another police car in Gore is appealing his sentence.
At crash sentencing, mother tells of pain of losing daughter
At crash sentencing, mother tells of pain of losing daughter
The mother of a young Southland woman killed in a crash last year has asked the two men sentenced in relation to it to "live their best lives" to honour her daughter.
Flexible facilities emphasis
Flexible facilities emphasis
Additional courts, a new gymnastics training centre and upgraded squash courts could be part of the future of one of Invercargill’s most popular facilities.
Marae upgrade investment ‘probably one of largest’
Marae upgrade investment ‘probably one of largest’
The redevelopment of an Invercargill marae has been described by Finance Minister Grant Robertson as a "unique project" and "probably one of the largest investments" in a marae.
Calls for mayor to explain licence
Calls for mayor to explain licence
Some Invercargill residents believe Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt should "come clean" about his driving situation.