Luisa Girao

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

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

"I know I’m doing a good job but you have some down times." Sir Tim Shadbolt

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

"I was doing his job ... we need a strong leader." Toni 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

The charges were laid after an explosion at a property in Rothesay Place. Photo: ODT file

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

Nobby Clark stands on the corner of Dee and Tay Sts, Invercargill. Mr Clark has been selected by...

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

Jan McBain created a memory shelf at her home with mementoes of Nate, the baby she miscarried in...

'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

Caitlin (left) and Georgia Thompson comfort Lou, an injured dog shot with an arrow in Southland....

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.

Sir Tim’s deputy resigns

Invercargill Deputy Mayor Toni Biddle has resigned, leaving a major hole to be filled amid a government probe into the council.

Town and country join to support Southland farmers

Southland Federated Farmers president Geoffrey Young and Southland Chamber of Commerce chief...

Town and country join to support Southland farmers

"We don’t want to break the law. We don’t want to destroy the environment. We just want to be farmers doing what we do best.”

Family of missing Southland man hopeful after debris found

Southland man Lochie Bellerby, who was on Gulf Livestock 1. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Family of missing Southland man hopeful after debris found

Debris which is believed to be from the capsized Gulf Livestock 1 ship has sparked hope for the family of a missing Southland man.

Stroke warning prompted by close call

Invercargill resident Beverly Sherman knows she is one of the lucky ones.

Historic house to be repaired immediately

Anderson House, in Invercargill, needs urgent watertightness and strengthening work. PHOTO:...

Historic house to be repaired immediately

The "iconic" Invercargill Anderson House building is set to be reopened to the public following six years of frustration in the community.

Jimmy Cowan convicted of drink-driving

Ex-All Black Jimmy Cowan convicted of drink-driving

A former All Black, Highlanders and Southland halfback was caught drink-driving after being seen by a witness crossing the centre line at least 15 times in Queenstown.

Historic Invercargill house back on council agenda

It has been closed for six years, but the historic Anderson House will soon be back on the Invercargill City Council’s agenda.

Pupils push their boundaries

One part challenge, two parts fun equals an adventurous school holiday.

71st anniversary of PRC’s founding marked

Nancy Wu (4) waves the Chinese flag during a celebration of the 71st anniversary of the founding...

71st anniversary of PRC’s founding marked

Invercargill's Chinese community was one of the first in the world to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China due to NZ's proximity to the international dateline.

Concern for Tiwai Point workers over 50

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

Concern for Tiwai Point workers over 50

If Tiwai Point aluminium smelter shuts its doors, hundreds of highly-skilled workers over 50 could flood the job market, employment experts say.

Around the world without leaving home

Ollie Yio (9) enjoys his holiday colouring his ‘‘global passport’’.

Around the world without leaving home

Bluff's children travelled around the world yesterday as part of a school holiday programme.

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