Luisa Girao

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By-election hopeful Meades biggest spender

The deliberation was reached by an Invercargill City Council board on Wednesday. Photo: ODT files

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By-election hopeful Meades biggest spender

The candidates for the recent Invercargill City Council by-election spent $21,800 on their campaigns — with one candidate responsible for almost 30% of that amount.

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Oh baby, who do I support?

Invercargill couple Ceara Dennison and Guy Barnsdale are excited about the prospect of watching ...

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Kiwi or Irish? Baby’s loyalty to be tested by quarterfinal

Tomorrow will be an unforgettable day for an Invercargill family with rivalry, rugby and their own little rug-rat — a newborn baby boy, who is half New Zealander and half Irish.

Invercargill couple clash ahead of AB's quarter final

Tomorrow will be an unforgettable day for an Invercargill family with rivalry, rugby and their own little rug-rat — a newborn baby boy, who is half New Zealander and half Irish.

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Mother disputes Invercargill mayor’s claims

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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'Disgusting': Mother disputes mayor’s claims

"For Nobby Clark to say that we appreciate what he has done is so far from the truth - it’s disgusting," the mother of the woman who complained about allegedly inappropriate behaviour by an Invercargill manager says.

Footballers claim South Island crown

Pictured are coaches Brandy Brown and Carl Lambert with the team made up of female players from...

Footballers claim South Island crown

A Southland women’s football team scored a big goal for the region last week.

Housing policy features changes for elderly city council tenants

Housing policy features changes for elderly city council tenants

Smoking prohibition, medical assessments and an update on financial capabilities may be on the way for elderly Invercargill City Council tenants.

Invercargill City Crs discuss lowering voting age to 16

Invercargill city councillors believe civic education is essential in schools before any discussion about lowering the voting age to 16 takes place.

Still time to make your vote count in election

There is still time to vote in this year’s general election.

Walking ‘a bit more hazardous’

Blind Citizens Southland Branch member Vic West believes more can be done to help people with...

Walking ‘a bit more hazardous’

The ability to navigate the world is something those with good eyesight often take for granted.

‘Everybody needs help’

Invercargill man Fred McKay in the van he is lending to a man who
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‘Everybody needs help’

Saddened and worried about the rise in the number of homeless people in the city, an Invercargill man has stepped up to try to make a difference.

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Lowering voting age discussed

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Lowering voting age discussed

Invercargill city councillors believe civic education is essential in schools before any discussion about lowering the voting age to 16 takes place.

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Mayors reflect on leadership styles

Southland District Mayor Rob Scott is focused on the long-term plan and ageing infrastructure.

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Mayors reflect on leadership styles

One describes himself as a "doer", the other as an "enabler".

Mayors measure their first years

Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark shows the "to-do" list he has for the term. PHOTOS: LUISA GIRAO

Mayors measure their first years

One describes himself as a "doer", the other as an enabler.

Support sector workers struggle

E tū delegates and support workers Gordon Cambridge and Pam King are urging a wage increase as...

Support sector workers struggle

Southland's support workers are under extreme pressure and the industry is on the edge, a delegate says.

Family room supervisor marks decade of effort

Southland Hospital’s Ronald McDonald Family Room supervisor Helen Walker sits in one of the rooms...

Family room supervisor marks decade of effort

Invercargill woman Helen Walker knows from her own experience how hard it is for a family to have a baby in care in a hospital’s neonatal unit.

Answers fail to satisfy

An Invercargill city councillor is still not convinced by explanations given about plans for a new oat milk factory, and believes regional development agency Great South should have fought more to...

Historic building not fully compliant: council

Firefighters working at the scene of the fire last month. PHOTO: LUISA GIRAO

Historic building not fully compliant: council

The historic Invercargill building that was engulfed by fire earlier this month was not fully compliant, a council manager says.

40th year for Junior Tour of Southland

Southland rider Liam O’Rourke battles tough weather conditions during one of the races at Yunca...

40th year for Junior Tour of Southland

The best junior riders in the country took to the roads of Invercargill at the weekend in a cycling event with a long tradition.

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Council advised against Māori wards

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Council advised against Māori wards

Southland District Council is set to keep the status quo and not establish a Māori ward for its next triennium.

Murder-accused hands himself in

Naya Ropiu Fabian Wharekura. Photo: NZ Police

Murder-accused who breached bail hands himself in

A man who is accused of a murder in Invercargill and was being sought by the police since last month has handed himself.

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