Southland

Guilty verdict in Invercargill murder trial

Naya Wharekura is on trial for murder and attempted murder. Photo: Felicity Dear

Guilty verdict in Invercargill murder trial

A Southland freezing worker has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder following a drug deal gone wrong.

Burnt-out car may be linked to safe theft: police

Burnt-out car may be linked to safe theft: police

The theft of a safe in Invercargill may be linked to the theft of a car that was found burnt out in a city creek this morning, police say.

Bigamist convicted after first wife complains to police

Invercargill District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Bigamist convicted after first wife complains to police

A man convicted of the rare charge of bigamy was dobbed in by his first wife, a court has heard.

Ban may cost track half of its income

Greyhounds race during trials at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill. PHOTO: BEK EADE

Ban may cost track half of its income

New Zealand’s only triple-code racetrack, Ascot Park Racecourse, will lose up to 50% of its income when greyhound racing stops.

Council overcomes hurdle to sell its reserve land

Council overcomes hurdle to sell its reserve land

Disposal of land at Awarua has overcome a minor speed bump as the Invercargill City Council looks to rid itself of sections it no longer requires.

Murder-accused 'deliberately chose boning knife'

Murder-accused 'deliberately chose boning knife'

Prosecutors say an Invercargill man accused of murder deliberately chose a boning knife to attack his victims because he knew the damage it would do.

Two days of mayhem set for Riverside track

Drivers Casey McEwan and Riley Henderson in action this season. PHOTO: JO BROADHEAD

Two days of mayhem set for Riverside track

Stockcars are a crowd favourite at any speedway track, and tomorrow and Saturday Aotea Electric Riverside Speedway will play host to one of the premier stockcar events on the calendar.

Competition heats up at Teretonga raceway

Winton race driver Jacob Begg went well in his first outing in wet race conditions in in his...

Competition heats up at Teretonga raceway

Two days of motor racing at Teretonga Park in Invercargill provided plenty of excitement last weekend.

Morgan makes it three in a row

Morgan makes it three in a row

Katie Morgan made a late decision to attempt a three-peat in the Kepler Challenge mountain race and her commitment paid off when she claimed the title in Te Anau.

Tech educator frustrated over lack of local funding

James Wards wants to get more involved with the young people of the Gore community. Photos: supplied

Tech educator frustrated over lack of local funding

He is a Gore local born and raised, but James Wards is frustrated he is unable to bring his Your Corps initiative, which started in Gore, back to town.

Council ‘betrayed its ratepayers’: advocate

It was a rowdy affair at the Gore District Council meeting for the end of November, as community advocates spoke out against what they called a betrayal of their ratepayer base.

Thousands flock to festive event

Mayor Ben Bell takes part in the Gore Santa Parade. PHOTO: JACKIE TAV

Thousands flock to festive event

The festive season started with a bang in Gore, as the sun shone on the annual Santa Parade and Christmas Carnival on Sunday.

Correction

Simon Court is the Act MP sponsoring the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Repeal of Licensing Trust Monopolies) Amendment Bill.

Plenty to pick from

The Tapanui Horticultural show in 1922 was popular, with plenty of garden treats on display.

Changes incentivise right balance for NZ

There was a big turnout in Waimumu with the Prime Minister and Agriculture and Forestry Minister in town for the Restoring Farmers’ Confidence public meeting last Wednesday.