Disorder incident in Invercargill Disorder incident in Invercargill Drama unfolded in Invercargill city centre this afternoon as at least four police cars were called to Leven St.
Petition supports Sanford staff Petition supports Sanford staff A petition has been launched as an outraged community rallies to support 30 Sanford employees who may lose their jobs.
Kew Bowl site purchased for new homes Kew Bowl site purchased for new homes The potential development of affordable housing in Invercargill could help alleviate the city's housing shortage.
Kew Bowl site in Invercargill has new owner Kew Bowl site in Invercargill has new owner Southland Housing Action Forum (SHAF) announced today Habitat for Humanity Invercargill has bought the Kew Bowl site after their tender was accepted by the Invercargill City Council.
Robust debate over contract Robust debate over contract The extension of Wastenet's contract sparked heated debate at council chambers yesterday.
'Still can't believe' jobs have gone Sanford workers 'still can't believe' jobs have gone For 30 years, Karen Wilson has been the breadwinner for her family.
Quality of water issue, hearing told Quality of water issue, hearing told Southland has an issue with water quality in most parts of the region, a judge has heard.
Proposal could cut 30 jobs in Bluff Proposal could cut 30 jobs Emotions are running high at a Bluff fish-processing factory, following news of a proposal which could cut 30 jobs.
Bluff 'devastated' at proposed job cuts 'Blow to Bluff': Community devastated at proposed job cuts A proposal to cut up to 30 jobs from a Bluff fish-processing would be "devastating" for the town, a community leader says.
Clothing discovered in search of Lake Hauroko Clothing discovered in search of Lake Hauroko Police have found clothing and cooking utensils believed to belong to the pair involved in a fatal boat incident at Lake Hauroko.
Ageing infrastructure the big spend Ageing infrastructure the big spend Ageing infrastructure in Southland District, reaching the end of its useful life, will be the council's focus for the next financial year.
Pyramid Bridge work to begin Pyramid Bridge work to begin Construction of the new Pyramid Bridge will start in the next couple of months but residents will need to wait almost two years for its completion.
Rates increase of 3.49% on the cards Rates increase of 3.49% on the cards Southland residents can expect an overall increase of 3.49% in their rates.
Dive squad called in to search for missing boatie Dive squad called in to search for missing boatie The Police Dive Squad has been called in to help with the search for a boatie missing on a Southland lake for more than two weeks.
'Region-wide response needed' 'Region-wide response needed' Many of Southland's rivers, lakes, lagoons and estuaries are in a poor state, an Environment Court judge has heard.
Relief for Omaui cat owners after exclusion Relief for Omaui cat owners after exclusion Cat owners in Omaui can celebrate thanks to a council U-turn.
Oyster festival still uncertain as report commissioned Oyster festival still uncertain as report commissioned The future of the Bluff Oyster Food and Oyster Festival remains in doubt.
Water and land plan creates confusion, scientist says Water and land plan creates confusion, scientist says A scientist believes water quality in Southland is not up to scratch.
Southland station believed to be first of its kind in NZ Southland station believed to be first of its kind in NZ A new fire station in Southland has been built to withstand a magnitude 8 earthquake and is believed to be a New Zealand first.
Knitters network to share craft in worldwide event Knitters network to share craft in worldwide event Knitting is more than a yarn.