Waste changes, rates increase in the wind
Waste changes, rates increase in the wind
A big change to the way Invercargill City Council deals with the city’s waste could be on the horizon — with a possible increase to ratepayers.
Laura Smith
Pub to be charity hospital
Pub to be charity hospital
An Invercargill pub will be transformed into Southland’s new charity hospital.
Building donated for charity hospital
'Extraordinary generosity': Building donated for charity hospital
A building has been found - and donated - which will become the base for a Southland Charity Hospital.
Structural, mould problems at Rugby Park
Structural, mould problems at Rugby Park
Concern around toxic mould switched to concern about structural issues at Rugby Park in Invercargill at an extraordinary meeting of council yesterday.
Relief in Milford Sound as convoy gains access
Relief in Milford Sound as convoy gains access
The first of the essential services convoys to Milford Sound was cause for celebration as it passed through the flood damaged highway on Saturday.
Milford celebrates as first convoy through
Milford celebrates as first convoy through
A sense of normality is finally felt in the Milford Sound Piopiotahi community as the first of the essential services convoys passed through the flood damaged highway on Saturday.
Minister views damage
Minister views damage
The devastating effects of last week’s storm were made clear to the Prime Minister yesterday after the Civil Defence Minister visited Fiordland.
'Chin up' mentality for businesses in Fiordland
'Chin up' mentality for businesses in Fiordland
While some businesses in post-storm Fiordland have adapted to conditions, others have been less fortunate.
Ouvea removal stopped
Ouvea removal stopped
The potentially dangerous chemical stored in the former Mataura paper mill will not be moved quickly after a deal to move the dross was turned down.
Anger as deal to move toxic chemicals falls over
'Devastated': Anger as deal to move toxic chemicals falls over
The potentially dangerous chemical being stored in the former Mataura paper mill will not be moved any time soon after a deal to move the dross was turned down.
Swim plan funding to be sought
Swim plan funding to be sought
The future of Splash Palace in Invercargill is looking hydro-tastic after a Monday meeting at Invercargill City Council.
Four-wheel-drive access to Milford Sound
Four-wheel-drive access to Milford Sound
Access to Milford Sound via State Highway 94, the Milford Rd, for essential services should be available by the weekend.
Coalition concedes green economy relies on mining resources
Coalition concedes green economy relies on mining resources
West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O’Connor says the "no new mines" policy for conservation land has been parked before the general election in September.
Councillor raises prospect of chemical scare
Councillor raises prospect of chemical scare
Concern has been raised about four Invercargill sites storing the same potentially dangerous chemical that sparked fear during the recent storm in Southland.
‘Urgent’ need for road access into Milford
‘Urgent’ need for road access into Milford
The need to build a construction road to Milford is "urgent" as the area remains cut off from the rest of the world after the recent storm.
Bikes blast through Challenge
Bikes blast through Challenge
The hum of motorbikes is a sound residents of Invercargill have become accustomed to over the past five days of the Burt Munro Challenge.
Helper army gets around flood spots
Helper army gets around flood spots
The clean-up continues for residents affected by the recent flooding, a big helping hand being given to Southland’s farming community.
Burst water main floods Invercargill street
Burst water main floods Invercargill street
One of Invercargill’s main streets has been flooded today after a water main burst.
Creative endeavours mark International Lego Day
Creative endeavours mark International Lego Day
Children all around the globe celebrated International Lego Day yesterday, and Invercargill 5-year-old Mason Bekhuis did not miss out.
Young dancers gain top marks in international exams
Young dancers gain top marks in international exams
An Invercargill dance school has had success in the latest Asia Pacific Dance Association exams, three of its students gaining top marks.