Display pays tribute to Japanese cars
Display pays tribute to Japanese cars
When Darren Robbie was young, people usually did not regard a Japanese car as classic, he says.
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Tour bus crash driver’s appeal dismissed
Tour bus crash driver’s appeal dismissed
A judge has dismissed an appeal from the driver of a tourist bus that crashed near Queenstown, causing a girl and woman to lose limbs.
Van owner admits endangering life
Van owner admits endangering life
The owner of a modified van which crashed, resulting in the death of an Invercargill woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of endangering life by criminal nuisance.
Owner of modified van pleads guilty after fatal crash
Owner of modified van pleads guilty after fatal crash
The owner of a modified van which crashed resulting in the death of an Invercargill woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of endangering life by criminal nuisance.
‘Panicked’ farmer fled from police
‘Panicked’ farmer fled from police
A deer farmer who sparked a manhunt in Te Anau says he ran from police because he "panicked" and thought he "would be shot".
Drug dealers ordered to forfeit $130,000
Drug dealers ordered to forfeit $130,000
Two German nationals convicted of drug dealing in Queenstown have been ordered to forfeit about $130,000 found in their hostel.
Man Tasered, removed from Invercargill courtroom
Man Tasered, removed from Invercargill courtroom
An Invercargill man had to be Tasered and removed from court after he started acting up.
Horror bus crash driver appeals conviction
Horror bus crash driver appeals conviction
The driver of a tourist bus that crashed near Queenstown, causing a girl and woman to lose limbs, is appealing his conviction after a request from Immigration NZ to leave the country.
Mexican culture celebrated
Mexican culture celebrated
The colours and flavours of Mexico filled the Southern Institute of Technology at the weekend.
Community housing cull proposed as best option
Community housing cull proposed as best option
Southland District Council will have a closer look at its community housing activities after a report said its best option was for the council to simply shut the scheme down.
Southern model enthusiasts all aboard
Southern model enthusiasts all aboard
Model train enthusiast Rob Read always wanted his own display when he was a child.
Penny Simmonds ahead but not ready to declare victory
Penny Simmonds ahead but not ready to declare victory
National candidate Penny Simmonds is ahead with 100% of the vote counted in Invercargill but the race is so tight she is not ready to declare victory until the specials are counted.
Survey suggests tide is turning
Survey suggests tide is turning
Questions about Sir Tim’s performance appear to have dented his once commanding popularity among the people.
Finger lickin' bad: Covid sufferer found guilty
Finger lickin' bad: Southland Covid sufferer found guilty
A Southland Covid sufferer breached lockdown by licking his fingers and wiping them down his workplace reception window on the day he was cleared of the disease.
Perception of Sir Tim changing, councillor believes
Perception of Sir Tim changing, councillor believes
An Invercargill city councillor believes "the tide is turning" against Sir Tim Shadbolt among the city’s residents.
Sir Tim too tired, 'I was doing his job': Biddle
Sir Tim too tired, 'I was doing his job': Biddle
Invercargill's departing deputy mayor says Sir Tim Shadbolt had tears in his eyes as he told her he envied her decision to quit.
Pair plead not guilty after house explosion
Pair plead not guilty after house explosion
A couple injured in an explosion at an Invercargill house have pleaded not guilty to the drug offence they face.
Sir Tim’s pick for deputy mayor defends him
Sir Tim’s pick for deputy mayor defends him
The man shoulder-tapped to be Invercargill’s new deputy mayor says it is no secret Sir Tim Shadbolt is "slowing down", but voters knew that when they elected him.
'He was a member of the family': Miscarriage awareness sought
'He was a member of the family': Miscarriage awareness sought
An Invercargill woman who suffered a miscarriage says she feels guilty, even though she knows she could not have done anything else to save her baby.
Foster family want justice for pooch shot with arrow
Foster family want justice for pooch shot with arrow
The foster family of a dog which was found with an arrow through its head is eagerly awaiting the outcome of a police investigation.