Newest councillor speaks up for Bluff
Newest councillor speaks up for Bluff
Invercargill's newest city councillor has let his colleagues know what he thinks of their attitude towards his home town.
Luisa Girao
First to get Covid jab feeling ‘safe’
First to get Covid jab feeling ‘safe’
It was an emotional day for Invercargill resident Evelyn Calaunan yesterday.
Recreation, lookout proposals gain particular support
Recreation, lookout proposals gain particular support
The development of a Southern Marine Discovery Centre and an active recreation precinct at Bluff are among the projects which residents would like to see come to fruition.
Residents chip in with CBD ideas
Residents chip in with CBD ideas
A colourful pedestrian crossing, a giant umbrella which changes colour when it is raining and a flying fox are among ideas to bring vibrancy to central Invercargill.
Friction over mayor’s IT help
Friction over mayor’s IT help
An ongoing dispute about Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt’s IT training remains a sticking point between him and the council.
‘Depressed’ by lack of affordable houses in city
‘Depressed’ by lack of affordable houses in city
An Invercargill doctor told councillors he was "extremely depressed" by the lack of affordable houses in the city.
Aim to lure Australians to Fiordland
Aim to lure Australians to Fiordland
Great South is hoping to attract Australians down south, including using a partnership with Destination Queenstown to get travellers to Fiordland during the ski season.
Car and truck collide in Invercargill
Car and truck collide in Invercargill
A crash between a truck and car briefly closed roads in Invercargill this afternoon.
New hydroslides set to open soon; visitor boost expected
New hydroslides set to open soon; visitor boost expected
Invercargill will have a new attraction these school holidays.
Youngest to be elected to board
Youngest to be elected to board
Its youngest member ever has been elected to bring "vibrancy" and diversity to the Southland Chamber of Commerce board.
Gutted home demolished
Gutted home demolished
A house in Bluff has been pulled down after being gutted by fire.
Museum building ownership settled
Museum building ownership settled
It is done and dusted.
Five to contest trust by-election
Five to contest trust by-election
An advocate for entrepreneurs, a former city councillor, a lawyer/musician and two sports heads are among the nominations for the Invercargill Licensing Trust by-election.
Blondinis’ journey emulated
Blondinis’ journey emulated
A passion for Minis, the movie Goodbye Pork Pie and a desire to help children in need led to about 100 people embarking on a six day journey across the country.
Guilty verdict follows ‘painful’ trial
Guilty verdict follows ‘painful’ trial
"She didn’t die for nothing." Those were the words of Trinette Wilton, mother of murder victim Azalia Wilson, after a jury found Samuel Moses Samson guilty in an Invercargill court.
Relief for family after killer found guilty
Relief for family after killer found guilty
Family of a woman murdered in Invercargill in 2019 have spoken of their relief after her killer was found guilty today.
Man who climbed crane drunk convicted
Man who climbed crane drunk convicted
An intoxicated man who got stuck after climbing a crane in central Invercargill told police he just wanted to get a better view of the city.
‘Celebrating diversity’ aim of food festival
‘Celebrating diversity’ aim of food festival
Food from across the world was on the menu at the Southland Multicultural Food Festival.
Marine marvels brought to town
Marine marvels brought to town
Invercargill resident Ridley Dela Llana had a "cool experience" this weekend.
Slides’ opening delayed
Slides’ opening delayed
The opening of Invercargill’s new hydroslides, originally scheduled for last year, has been delayed again and the slides will cost $300,000 more than planned.