Luisa Girao

Family by Invercargill woman's side as she died from Covid-19

The family of a Invercargill woman was able to see her as she died of Covid-19 overnight and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has apologised for any anxiety the family experienced after he earlier this week said she was stable.

Mayors call for pay freeze for elected positions

Mayors call for pay freeze for elected positions

Southland leaders have called for the Remuneration Authority to put a freeze on elected representatives’ pay for the upcoming financial year in response to Covid-19.

SDC rates increase to be lower than projected

The money must be used for essential household goods and repairs such as furniture, appliances,...

SDC rates increase to be lower than projected

The Southland District Council’s 2020-21 draft annual plan includes a 2.65% rate increase to help lighten the impact of Covid-19.

Developer hoping to get project back on schedule

Demolition of the Invercargill CBD block is set to recommence next week when the
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Developer hoping to get project back on schedule

The move to Alert Level 3 should have been sooner, an Invercargill developer says.

Schooling challenging but enjoyable

The Smith family (from left) Kohyn (9), Noah (12), Amanda, Ali, Marley (7) and Riley (15) look at...

Schooling challenging but enjoyable

With schools closed, parents are finding themselves in the position of having to work from home and also ensure their children are still completing school assignments via distance learning.

Invercargill man first to die of virus at home

There is no obvious person-to-person connection between the worker and the returnee from the USA,...

Invercargill man first to die of virus at home

An Invercargill man who became the first New Zealander to die at home from Covid-19 had links to the Bluff wedding cluster.

Reduced rates rises on agenda

Beneficiary advocates and groups working with the country's poorest said it was disappointing...

Reduced rates rises on agenda

A reduction, or a 0% rise, are up for discussion as Southland councils rethink annual plans because of Covid-19.

'Doing his bit'

'Doing his bit'

An Invercargill man was surprised by what he found during a walk last week.

Cleaner enjoying fresh appreciation

Little Green Fairy owner Jane Naylor.PHOTO: LAURA SMITH

Cleaner enjoying fresh appreciation

The owner of an Invercargill cleaning company says she has never felt more appreciated.

Whitebait reminder

Whitebait reminder

The Southland Recreational Whitebaiters association president is urging people not to visit their spots during lockdown.

April is takahe awareness month

The Orokonui Ecosanctuary's female takahe.PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

April is takahe awareness month

The population of takahe is growing, but the species is still in trouble, the Department of Conservation (Doc) says.

Firm allowed to supply vital equipment parts

A range of products can be manufactured by 3-D printing, including hospital equipment such as...

Firm allowed to supply vital equipment parts

An Invercargill manufacturing company has Government approval to manufacture hundreds of in-demand hospital equipment parts.

Lockdown another challenge for visitors

A Colombian family living in Invercargill are already in self-isolation (from left) Alexander...

Lockdown another challenge for visitors

A Colombian-born resident says living overseas is a life dealing with daily challenges.

SIT central city apartment project now at risk

SIT central city apartment project now at risk

Southern Institute of Technology’s project to build an apartment building on Invercargill’s CBD block is at risk.

Oyster harvesting suspended

Many boats are tied up at South Port, including oyster boats, as people stay home during lockdown...

Oyster harvesting suspended

The oyster season is on "pause" mode due to the countrywide lockdown in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Anxious moments at the border but all works out

Going on holiday is always exciting — but for the first time in her life Otago Daily Times reporter Luisa Girao never wished so badly not to be away.

Shucks, Bluff oyster season looks set to be pearler

Shucks, Bluff oyster season looks set to be pearler

In the first three days of the 2020 Oyster season, one of Southland’s biggest oyster factories processed 84,000 of the Bluff delicacy.

CBD redevelopment firm asks council for extra $16m

CBD redevelopment firm asks council for extra $16m

A request to the Invercargill City Council to increase investment in the CBD redevelopment by $16million could contribute to a potential 8.1% rates increase.

ICC supports transfer of museum governance

The Southland Museum and Art Gallery. Photo: Allied Press Files

ICC supports transfer of museum governance

A change of governance of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery to the Invercargill City Council is ‘‘the first step to progress’’, Invercargill deputy mayor Toni Biddle says.

Govt promises to ring-fence SIT assets

Chief financial officer Daryl Haggerty, chief executive Penny Simmonds and council chairman Peter...

Govt promises to ring-fence SIT assets

The Government-appointed board steering the merger of the country’s 16 polytechnics and institutes of technology into a single entity has guaranteed it has "no intention" to move any Southern...

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