Survey finds public support for track
Survey finds public support for track
A Southland community board is helping make a new pump track in Balfour a reality following strong support from its community.
Luisa Girao
Sir Tim's quest for legal costs suffers setback
Sir Tim's quest for legal costs suffers setback
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has suffered a setback in his legal fight against his council.
Desire to see Minerva on display again
Desire to see Minerva on display again
Under the pyramid building roof and among boxes and containers of art pieces, one of Invercargill’s oldest public sculptures lies waiting to be displayed again.
Event venues want more clarity on rules
Event venues want more clarity on rules
The Southland events industry is urging the Government to provide more clarity and develop a common-sense approach for entertainment venues.
Trio face weapons, drugs charges after Invercargill shooting
Trio face weapons, drugs charges after Invercargill shooting
Three people appeared in court today in relation to an incident in Invercargill in which a person was shot four times in the back.
Call to broaden eligibility for new pathway visa
Call to broaden eligibility for new pathway visa
A group of students is urging the Government to broaden eligibility for the recently announced fast-tracked 2021 resident visa.
Delayed Anderson House work to start next month
Delayed Anderson House work to start next month
Strengthening work on Anderson House is finally set to start next month.
NZTA funding falls short for council
NZTA funding falls short for council
The Invercargill City Council is $9million short of funding it hoped to get from the national transport agency to help maintain roads and pathways.
Home detention for actions after murder
Home detention for actions after murder
"A mother is supposed to nurture and guide their children, teach them right from wrong ... Instead you taught your children that no matter how bad the crime, no-one deserved more protection than...
Home detention for mother who helped cover up murder
Home detention for mother who helped cover up murder
A mother who helped her son cover up a murder in Invercargill has been sentenced to nine months' home detention.
Councils put reform doubts to minister
Councils put reform doubts to minister
Two Southland councils have raised doubts about the proposed Three Waters reform.
Mayor to seek advice over email
Mayor to seek advice over email
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt says he will be forced to seek legal advice after his fellow councillors concluded the interception of his email was justified.
Interception of Sir Tim email was appropriate - councillors
Interception of Sir Tim email was appropriate - councillors
Invercargill city councillors say the interception of an email Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt sent to media was justified.
Councillors concerned reform could be costly
Councillors concerned reform could be costly
Invercargill city councillors are worried the proposed Three Waters reforms might not achieve the expected efficiencies for the region, imposing higher costs for its ratepayers.
Central location for hotel
Central location for hotel
One of the most distinctive commercial buildings in Invercargill will be transformed into a 4.5-star hotel.
Trust in decision-making about local needs drops
Trust in decision-making about local needs drops
Southland residents have increased confidence in the Southland District Council’s decision-making process, a council report shows.
Enthusiasts drawn to performance cars
Enthusiasts drawn to performance cars
Like many young boys, Bede Scully enjoys race cars.
Council’s performance praised
Council’s performance praised
An Invercargill city adviser believes the council has improved its reputation, calling it a high-performing elected body, but it still has work to do.
Kidnapper will keep name secret permanently
Kidnapper will keep name secret permanently
An Invercargill man has been granted permanent name suppression and a community detention sentence, allowing him to keep his job.
Five-day summit planned to help businesses
Five-day summit planned to help businesses
The new Covid-19 outbreak and lockdown in Auckland have added another layer of challenges for Fiordland businesses.