No-touch logging-in developed
No-touch logging-in developed
A Southland company would like to help the Government and businesses in efforts to track people when the country moves to Covid-19 Alert Level 2.
Luisa Girao
'Grave concerns' for missing Southland man
'Grave concerns' for missing Southland man
Police now say they hold "grave concerns" for the safety of a Southland man missing for almost three weeks.
Parties to meet over pay-cut plan
Parties to meet over pay-cut plan
The Public Service Association and the Invercargill City Council will meet today over a wage-cut proposal that has sparked an outcry from some employees.
Nature of Southland house fire 'suspicious'
Nature of Southland house fire 'suspicious'
Fire investigators believe a house fire at a Western Southland property is "suspicious" in nature.
Hoping to step up supply of oysters
Hoping to step up supply of oysters
Bluff oysters are back on the menu after the industry made the "tough" decision not to supply the delicacy during the Level 4 lockdown — despite being deemed an essential service.
Lower ‘one-off’ rates rise recommended, with warning
Lower ‘one-off’ rates rise recommended, with warning
The Southland District Council has investigated a lower rates rise than forecast for next year, but it could mean a higher increase in the future.
70 businesses fear they can not last long
70 businesses fear they can not last long
About 70 Southland businesses believe they will survive for less than a month if they do not get some financial help, a survey has revealed.
Grandchildren were everything
Grandchildren were everything to virus victim
The son of an Invercargill woman who died from Covid-19 this week said having grandchildren was one of his mother’s greatest joys.
Family by Invercargill woman's side as she died from Covid-19
Family by Invercargill woman's side as she died from Covid-19
The family of a Invercargill woman was able to see her as she died of Covid-19 overnight and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has apologised for any anxiety the family experienced after he earlier this week said she was stable.
Mayors call for pay freeze for elected positions
Mayors call for pay freeze for elected positions
Southland leaders have called for the Remuneration Authority to put a freeze on elected representatives’ pay for the upcoming financial year in response to Covid-19.
SDC rates increase to be lower than projected
SDC rates increase to be lower than projected
The Southland District Council’s 2020-21 draft annual plan includes a 2.65% rate increase to help lighten the impact of Covid-19.
Developer hoping to get project back on schedule
Developer hoping to get project back on schedule
The move to Alert Level 3 should have been sooner, an Invercargill developer says.
Schooling challenging but enjoyable
Schooling challenging but enjoyable
With schools closed, parents are finding themselves in the position of having to work from home and also ensure their children are still completing school assignments via distance learning.
Invercargill man first to die of virus at home
Invercargill man first to die of virus at home
An Invercargill man who became the first New Zealander to die at home from Covid-19 had links to the Bluff wedding cluster.
Reduced rates rises on agenda
Reduced rates rises on agenda
A reduction, or a 0% rise, are up for discussion as Southland councils rethink annual plans because of Covid-19.
'Doing his bit'
'Doing his bit'
An Invercargill man was surprised by what he found during a walk last week.
Cleaner enjoying fresh appreciation
Cleaner enjoying fresh appreciation
The owner of an Invercargill cleaning company says she has never felt more appreciated.
Whitebait reminder
Whitebait reminder
The Southland Recreational Whitebaiters association president is urging people not to visit their spots during lockdown.
April is takahe awareness month
April is takahe awareness month
The population of takahe is growing, but the species is still in trouble, the Department of Conservation (Doc) says.
Firm allowed to supply vital equipment parts
Firm allowed to supply vital equipment parts
An Invercargill manufacturing company has Government approval to manufacture hundreds of in-demand hospital equipment parts.