Accused was laughing before fatal crash: witness
Accused was laughing before fatal crash: witness
A man accused of inciting reckless driving in a fatal crash was laughing before the accident, a witness claims.
Luisa Girao
Crash driver’s passenger denies all charges
Crash driver’s passenger denies all charges
On the night of the crash in which Invercargill nurse Emma Bagley was killed, a witness described seeing the car responsible for her death "floating" along the road.
'Significant conflict' Invercargill council releases report from closed meeting
'Significant conflict' Invercargill council releases report from closed meeting
Invercargill City Council is determined to show its proactive approach following intervention by the Department of Internal Affairs.
Rimu primary pupils using mural to stamp their mark on school
Rimu primary pupils using mural to stamp their mark on school
The past, present and future of a Southland school’s community is being captured with colour and imagination.
Land swap hope for building cheap housing
Land swap hope for building cheap housing
The Invercargill city council received a request from Habitat from Humanity to exchange part of the land which is destined to became a mixed model of residential housing.
No risk to toxic waste, but fire sparks fear among Mataura residents
No risk to toxic waste, but fire sparks fear among Mataura residents
A fire at the old paper mill in Mataura poses no risk to the toxic ouvea premix stored there, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says.
National would negotiate with Rio Tinto: Collins
National would negotiate with Rio Tinto: Collins
The National Party leader says she visited Southland to "bring hope" amidst Tiwai troubles.
‘Frank, open’ talks put issues on the table
‘Frank, open’ talks put issues on the table
Frank, open, sometimes painful, but ultimately positive.
Call to pay living wage
Call to pay living wage
An Invercargill woman and a Catholic priest have encouraged the city council to become an accredited living wage employer.
Approach to council issues ‘positive’
Approach to council issues ‘positive’
The independent governance expert appointed by the Invercargill City Council wants to change the culture there.
Time ticking to get supporters club ready
Time ticking to get supporters club ready
The Invercargill City Council will be pushed for time to make the Rugby Southland Supporters Club mould-free and ready for opening season.
Govt’s Tiwai stance unchanged
Govt’s Tiwai stance unchanged
The Government stance is unchanged — there will be no direct subsidies provided to keep the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter open.
Alleged murderer to face trial
Alleged murderer to face trial
The woman charged with the murder of Southland man Dale Watene has pleaded not guilty to his killing.
Watene death: Pair plead not guilty
Watene death: Pair plead not guilty
The woman charged with the murder of Southland man Dale Watene has pleaded not guilty to his killing.
Baptism of fire for Great South chief exec
Baptism of fire for Great South chief exec
Great South chief executive Graham Budd describes his first six months in the job as a "rollercoaster".
No convictions on MPI charges
No convictions on MPI charges
A Southland farmer burst into tears when he heard he was discharged without conviction on charges brought by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
‘Surprisingly strong’ year for oyster firm
‘Surprisingly strong’ year for oyster firm
As the oyster season comes to a close, a Southland company is celebrating "a surprisingly strong" year.
City’s library providing easy ways to make children’s learning fun
City’s library providing easy ways to make children’s learning fun
Invercargill youngsters were part of the local library’s children’s programme yesterday.
Robertson willing to host 2nd meeting
Robertson willing to host 2nd meeting
Southland leaders have received a note from Finance Minister Grant Robertson confirming his "willingness" to host a further meeting to discuss the region’s future.
Local Powerball $5m winner yet to claim prize — ‘it is really exciting’
Local Powerball $5m winner yet to claim prize — ‘it is really exciting’
The Invercargill Lotto winner who scooped $5million has yet to claim the prize.