Police train to use new city-wide CCTV network
Police train to use new city-wide CCTV network
Invercargill's newly installed CCTV system went live in December, but police are still being trained on the system.
Helping families, shoes and all
Record numbers turned out for The Shoe Booth's annual school uniform giveaway on Sunday.
Sweet Swans to flock to Queens Park
Rehearsals for Shakespeare in the Park Charitable Trust’s 25th performance are well under way.
History captured for generations
A former Otautau woman is ensuring she keeps the legacy, stories and history of the people of her beloved community alive.
Community spirit at heart of parkrun
Whanaungatanga (sense of family connection) is how Invercargill parkrun hit its record participation rate.
Pair fined thousands over Southland wetland fire
Pair fined thousands over Southland wetland fire
Two people have been fined thousands of dollars two years on from a fire which devastated Southland's Awarua Wetlands.Predator found in Ulva Island sanctuary
Predator found in Ulva Island sanctuary
The predator-free status of Ulva Island is at risk once again after a rat was found in the sanctuary.
Sport
Sharks welcome big signings for season
The Southland Sharks have guaranteed two new players for the season.
Southern motorcyclist takes on the world
Southern motorcyclist takes on the world
This will be the fifth time Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan has headed away for a European campaign — but there are some big differences this year.Busy day planned for Riverton club
Busy day planned for Riverton club
The Riverton Trotting Club has a fantastic day planned when it holds its annual Cup Day race meeting at the Riverton Racecourse on Sunday.NZ’s best at Riverside this weekend
NZ’s best at Riverside this weekend
The first meeting of the year does not get much bigger, with Aotea Electric Riverside Speedway hosting the R.W Richards Contracting/CK Catering Dirt Track Cafe New Zealand Saloon Grand Prix.
Business
Southland’s FFPM Grazing fined for ‘appalling’ conditions
Hundreds of cows left to forage in knee-deep cold mud, including one left to die, has led to fines of more than $48,000 for the grazing management company responsible.
‘The Kelvin’ turns 60
‘The Kelvin’ turns 60
The tallest building in Invercargill for decades, where Queen Elizabeth II and her family had lunch and, potentially, where the Rolling Stones were after their iconic city concert, turns 60 this week.Couple thrive in new venture
Couple thrive in new venture
Global family experience is the driving force behind the newly opened Local Bites cafe.Average home in Invercargill on the rise, nearing $500,000
Average home in Invercargill on the rise, nearing $500,000
Invercargill experienced more home value growth on average last year than any of New Zealand’s other large urban areas.
The Roaring Pen
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Contender word Kean wants as part of culture
Highlanders chairman Peter Kean will not be demanding miracles of Jamie Joseph this season.
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De Groot getting time to focus on own game
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De Groot getting time to focus on own game
All Jamie Joseph wants from his most prominent player this season is to do his talking on the field.Haig out for 10 weeks in blow for Highlanders
Haig out for 10 weeks in blow for Highlanders
The Highlanders have suffered their first major injury blow of the new season.Co-captains named by Highlanders
Co-captains named by Highlanders
The Highlanders have gone for a team approach and a couple of intriguing characters to provide their on-field leadership this season.
Playground’s proximity shuts Mandeville airfield
A Southland airfield has been forced to close over the "very real risk" children at a neighbouring unfenced playground could end up on the runway.
ADHD specialist to inform and educate
ADHD specialist to inform and educate
The call is out for all people affected by ADHD to get used to being different and empower themselves in February.Looking back
Looking back
Rifleman J McCartney, of The Gore Rifle Club, opened its 1917-18 season in the absence of the president.Inspired by last year’s achievements
Inspired by last year’s achievements
Here we are in 2025 already, did that come around fast or what?
Person dies in hospital after crash near Winton
Person dies in hospital after crash near Winton
A person critically injured in a crash near Winton several days ago has died in hospital from their injuries.
Company fined $48,750 for leaving cattle deep in mud
Company fined $48,750 for leaving cattle deep in mud
Hundreds of cattle were left belly-deep in mud and unsheltered in the freezing temperatures of a harsh Southland winter, a court has heard.
Southland’s FFPM Grazing fined for ‘appalling’ conditions
Southland’s FFPM Grazing fined for ‘appalling’ conditions
Hundreds of cows left to forage in knee-deep cold mud, including one left to die, has led to fines of more than $48,000 for the grazing management company responsible.
Men sentenced for lighting devastating blaze in key wetlands
Men sentenced for lighting devastating blaze in key wetlands
Two men ignited and fled from the fire that turned a large part of the Awarua Wetlands into a desolate wasteland.
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Doc responding after rat found in sanctuary, it says
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Doc responding after rat found in sanctuary, it says
The Department of Conservation (Doc) says it will keep working hard to keep Ulva Island predator-free after the recent discovery of a dead rat in the sanctuary.
Pair fined thousands over Southland wetland fire
Pair fined thousands over Southland wetland fire
Two people have been fined thousands of dollars two years on from a fire which devastated Southland's Awarua Wetlands.
Mayor calls for future consultation on Act
Mayor calls for future consultation on Act
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has penned a strongly worded letter to the government about changes to waste policy, calling for consultation in future decision-making.
Couple thrive in new venture
Couple thrive in new venture
Global family experience is the driving force behind the newly opened Local Bites cafe.
Helping families, shoes and all
Helping families, shoes and all
Record numbers turned out for The Shoe Booth's annual school uniform giveaway on Sunday.
Toxic algae triggers warnings
Toxic algae triggers warnings
A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers.
Bin contaminations spark inspections
Bin contaminations spark inspections
Yellow-bin inspections will resume next month due to increasing rates of recycle bin contamination across the region.
Winton A&P Show a crowd-pleaser
Winton A&P Show a crowd-pleaser
Stunning weather and a record number of 80 dairy entries made Winton's 110th A&P Show one to remember.
Police train to use new city-wide CCTV network
Police train to use new city-wide CCTV network
Invercargill's newly installed CCTV system went live in December, but police are still being trained on the system.
St John sees rise in holiday callouts
St John sees rise in holiday callouts
Chest pain was the number one reason people dialled 111 for an ambulance during the holiday season.
History captured for generations
History captured for generations
A former Otautau woman is ensuring she keeps the legacy, stories and history of the people of her beloved community alive.
‘The Kelvin’ turns 60
‘The Kelvin’ turns 60
The tallest building in Invercargill for decades, where Queen Elizabeth II and her family had lunch and, potentially, where the Rolling Stones were after their iconic city concert, turns 60 this week.
Predator found in Ulva Island sanctuary
Predator found in Ulva Island sanctuary
The predator-free status of Ulva Island is at risk once again after a rat was found in the sanctuary.
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Chest pain tops list for ambulance calls over holidays
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Chest pain tops list for ambulance calls over holidays
Chest pain was the No 1 reason people dialled 111 for an ambulance during the holiday season.
Tea party marks 20 years for op shop
Tea party marks 20 years for op shop
Staff, volunteers and patrons of the Orphans Aid OpShop in Invercargill enjoyed cake and tea served on vintage china as part of the 20th birthday celebrations of the Invercargill opshop yesterday.
Man accused of rape claims only objection was to hickey
Man accused of rape claims only objection was to hickey
A man accused of rape told the court the only time the married complainant pushed him away was when he was leaving hickey marks on her neck.