Victim’s motorcycle discovered dumped
Victim’s motorcycle discovered dumped
A motorcycle owned by a man who died in a crash over a year ago has been found in a Southland farmer’s waterway.
Abbey Palmer
Man dies after tractor rolls on Southland farm
Man dies after tractor rolls on Southland farm
Two Southlanders have died in as many days as a result of vehicle crashes in the region.
Decision today on extra investment on City Block Development
Decision today on extra investment on City Block Development
Invercargill city councillors will today decide whether to invest an additional $16 million in the City Block Development.
Crash victim's missing motorcycle found in river
Crash victim's missing motorcycle found in river
A motorcycle owned by a man who died in a crash over a year ago has been found after it disappeared from an Invercargill address.
One dead, one injured in Southland farm accident
One dead, one injured in Southland farm accident
WorkSafe has confirmed one person has died in an accident involving a tractor on a rural property in Glenham.
Motorcycle’s disappearance hard on family
Motorcycle’s disappearance hard on family
The father of an Athol man whose motorcycle disappeared more than a year after his death says it has been a trying time for the whole family.
Party held to celebrate 100th
Party held to celebrate 100th
Southland-born Alex McBurney says the key to making it to 100 is keeping busy.
Homicide inquiry: police seeking caller
Homicide inquiry: police seeking caller
Southland police want to re-establish contact with a person who called Crimestoppers recently with information regarding the Dale Watene homicide investigation.
Police keen to reach mystery caller in homicide case
Police keen to reach mystery caller in homicide case
Southland police are looking to reconnect with a person who contacted Crimestoppers with information regarding the Dale Watene homicide investigation.
One in hospital after Southland crash
One in hospital after Southland crash
One person has been transported to Southland Hospital after a crash on the Riverton-Otautau Rd.
Environment Southland deputy chairman defended
Environment Southland deputy chairman defended
A neighbour of the stood-down Environment Southland deputy chairman says it is likely the complaint against him ‘‘has been blown out of proportion’’.
Environment Southland investigates deputy chairman
Environment Southland investigates deputy chairman
Environment Southland is investigating its deputy chairman after a complaint over his farming practices.
24 years helping people to read
24 years helping people to read
When Nellie Garthwaite started her career in adult literacy 24 years ago, she never expected it would take her on the journey it has.
Great South reprioritises goals as focus becomes domestic
Great South reprioritises goals as focus becomes domestic
Despite the hit to Southland’s goal of $1 billion in tourism revenue by 2025, industry supporters remain optimistic, a Great South representative says.
Strong home for season after tour cancelled
Strong home for season after tour cancelled
World champion track cyclist Corbin Strong is back in his home city of Invercargill after Covid-19 put his international career on hold.
Calls for regulation of alcohol use by boaties following fatal river crash
Calls for regulation of alcohol use by boaties following fatal river crash
Maritime representatives are calling for legislation about alcohol limits and recreational boating after a fatal jet-boat crash in Fiordland last year.
Ambassador for women a lifetime surfer
Southland’s ambassador for women a lifetime surfer
Riverton's Marama Pou has had her feet planted firmly on a surf board since she was a child.
Locals, visitors take full advantage of special deals
Locals, visitors take full advantage of special deals
Adventure-seekers flocked to Te Anau over the long weekend for a chance to "shake off the cobwebs".
Feedback for CBD project until June 12
Feedback for CBD project until June 12
The Invercargill CBD redevelopment could be in jeopardy if the Invercargill City Council doesn’t stump up an extra $16million towards the project.
Island looks to rebound economically
Island looks to rebound economically
Resilience will save Stewart Island’s tourism-driven economy, locals say.