Luisa Girao

Drugs charges after Wanaka investigation

Drugs charges after Wanaka investigation

INVERCARGILL: A 31-year-old landscape gardener appeared in Invercargill District Court yesterday following a two-month-long investigation into the supply of illicit drugs in Wanaka.

Whitebaiter ‘gentle’ man

Whitebaiter ‘gentle’ man

The nephew of a man who was found dead in a Catlins river during the weekend described him as "kindest and gentlest man" he had ever met.

Whitebaiter 'kindest, gentlest man'

John Edward Toogood went missing after whitebaiting on the Waikawa River. Photo: Supplied

Whitebaiter found dead in Catlins described as kind and gentle

The nephew of a man who was found dead in a Catlins river over the weekend described him as the "kindest and gentlest man" he had ever met.

Seymour thanks South

Act New Zealand leader David Seymour talks to supporters in Invercargill yesterday next to Act...

Seymour thanks South

Last month’s national election is still fresh in the memory, but Act New Zealand leader David Seymour is already thinking about the 2023 election.

A great find: don’t let it go

A great find: don’t let it go

Three-year-old Saab Evangelista was over the moon at the weekend.

Lego enthusiasts’ work goes on display at Brick Show

Lily Sargent (5) was the youngest exhibitor at the Southland Brick Show in Invercargill. PHOTO:...

Lego enthusiasts’ work goes on display at Brick Show

For some people, a childhood love of Lego has never died.

Tiwai talks: mayoral forum to meet Govt

Rio Tinto has announced it will close Tiwai Point aluminium smelter next August. Photo: ODT files

Tiwai talks: mayoral forum to meet Govt

Southland leaders will meet government representatives soon to continue the conversations about Tiwai.

Firms fined over safety issues

Two companies have been fined a total of more than $100,000 after workers suffered chemical burns during disinfection work during a suspected Mycoplasma bovis outbreak on a Southland farm.

Conflict probe report discussed in private

Independent governance expert Bruce Robertson (left) and independent evaluator Richard Thomson...

Conflict probe report discussed in private

The outcome of a central government probe into "significant conflict" at Invercargill City Council moved a step closer at a closed-door meeting yesterday.

Fines over chemical burns during M Bovis outbreak

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Fines over chemical burns during M Bovis outbreak

Two companies have been fined more than $100,000 after workers suffered chemical burns while carrying out disinfecting during a suspected Mycoplasma bovis outbreak on a Southland farm.

Photo business win caps off school days

Aparima College pupil Dom Riddell displays one of the photographs he took at Milford Sound. PHOTO...

Photo business win caps off school days

The past few weeks have been a roller coaster of emotions for a year 13 Aparima College pupil.

Apology by deputy mayor appreciated

Deputy Mayor of Invercargill Nobby Clark. PHOTO: LUISA GIRAO

Apology by deputy mayor appreciated

Invercargill's new deputy mayor was forced to publicly apologise after suggesting the mayoral ambitions of three fellow councillors were contributing to the council’s problems.

Deputy mayor apologises to council colleagues

Invercargill's deputy mayor has had to publicly apologise to three councillors following comments made to the Otago Daily Times.

Councillors reject call to resign to validate mandate

A call for current councillors to resign from the Invercargill City Council to validate their mandate was rejected yesterday.

Paddy O’Brien reckons it’s time council had a referee

IRB rugby referees board manager Paddy O'Brien at the high-performance physical conditioning...

Paddy O’Brien reckons it’s time council had a referee

Well-known Southlander Paddy O’Brien has confirmed he will stand in the Invercargill City Council by-election.

$15.5m sought for CBD project

$15.5m sought for CBD project

A request to borrow the remaining $15.5 million to fund part of Invercargill’s CBD development will be put to city councillors today.

Venue changes but tulips still tops

Anna Murdoch takes a picture of Emily Irvine (11, left) and Mia Murdoch (6) at the Triflor’s...

Venue changes but tulips still tops

The colours and brightness are among the reasons why tulips are the favourite flower of Mia Murdoch.

Ex-councillor calls for fresh people at table

Ex-councillor calls for fresh people at table

A former Invercargill City councillor believes a freshen-up of local body representatives would be the best for ratepayers.

Invercargill fire quickly brought under control

Smoke rises from a house in Ettrick St as firefighters respond to a blaze at the back of the...

Invercargill fire quickly brought under control

Firefighters have extinguished a blaze which they believe started in the washing room of a house in Invercargill.

Investigation after early morning car fire in Invercargill

A fire in a car in Invercargill is being treated as suspicious and is being examined by an investigator. Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said a member of the public reported the...

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