Luisa Girao

About 200 cyclists, including Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon and Ryan Howden (10), pictured above, were part of a nine-hour challenge in Invercargill this weekend.

A key investor has walked away from a multimillion-dollar project to redevelop Invercargill inner-city block - but has left the majority of his funding contribution into the project.

The subject of an extensive police manhunt, who allegedly stole a police car and two pistols, was found by officers hiding under a pile of clothing in a wardrobe.

A man who allegedly rammed police cars and stole two loaded police pistols at Gore in August has pleaded guilty to eight of nine charges he faces.

Erene McElhinney from Edendale, in Southland, said the secret to longevity is to be surrounded by family and have a positive altitude.

The Highlanders are disappointed by the actions of lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit who was convicted in the Invercargill District Court yesterday, and an employment misconduct process will begin.

Highlanders lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit has been convicted over an assault which left the victim with a fractured jaw.

An Invercargill Blue River Dairy manager believes the company is changing the face of the New Zealand dairy industry and recent recognition adds support to such a view.

The Southern DHB chief executive supports the idea of a Southland charity hospital, but is not convinced on its focus in colonoscopy.

The subject of a police manhunt after a man was shot at in Invercargill has been remanded in custody.

A vehicle ploughed into a medical practice yesterday in Invercargill.

The re-elected Southland mayor and district councillors were sworn in at the council's inaugural meeting yesterday.

Southlanders had an opportunity to view more than 30 varieties of vibrant and colourful tulips at Triflor NZ’s open day at Edendale on Monday.