By-election voting ends tomorrow
By-election voting ends tomorrow
With one day to go, only about a-quarter of Invercargill residents have voted in the Invercargill City Council’s by-election, a council manager says.
Luisa Girao
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Wild weather uproots tree
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Wild weather uproots tree
An Invercargill resident was stunned by the size of a tree which fell at Queens Park because of high winds yesterday.
Large tree falls in Queens Park after high winds
Large tree falls in Queens Park after high winds
An Invercargill resident was stunned by the size of a tree which fell at Queens Park because of high winds yesterday.
Queens Park off-limits after huge tree topples
Queens Park off-limits after huge tree topples
Invercargill City Council is asking people to avoid visiting Queens Park today due to a large tree falling.
Invercargill Rock’n’roll Championships
Invercargill Rock’n’roll Championships
PHOTOS: LUISA GIRAO
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Shooting victim in hospital
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Shooting victim in hospital
A neighbour heard "a big pop" before more shots were fired, a man screamed and people with guns left the scene of an Invercargill shooting.
Cousins battle it out for top spot at champs
Cousins battle it out for top spot at champs
Three Invercargill cousins battled on the dance floor this weekend pulling out their best rock’n’roll moves.
Councillor urges locals to ‘play their part’ while recycling
Councillor urges locals to ‘play their part’ while recycling
Dead animals, dirty nappies and rotten food are among the items Southland residents put into their yellow recycling bins every month, a councillor says.
Petition aims for free-tuition assurances
Petition aims for free-tuition assurances
Southern Institute of Technology’s former chief financial officer has launched a petition aiming to save its zero-fees scheme.
Petition aims for free-tuition assurances
Petition aims for free-tuition assurances
Southern Institute of Technology’s former chief financial officer has launched a petition aiming to save its zero-fees scheme.
Trampolinist reaches golden heights at national contest
Trampolinist reaches golden heights at national contest
A Southland trampolinist achieved new highs on a national stage early this month.
Youth advocate’s work recognised
Youth advocate’s work recognised
Danielle Carson has been fighting for justice from a very young age.
‘Everybody just needs to play their part’
‘Everybody just needs to play their part’
Dead animals, dirty nappies and rotten food are among the items Southland residents put into their yellow recycling bins every month, a councillor says.
Residency will ‘enable’ writer’s work on region
Residency will ‘enable’ writer’s work on region
Poet, playwright and writer Vivienne Plumb will come to Southland to inspire and be inspired.
Centre renamed in honour of advocate
Centre renamed in honour of advocate
A community centre in Invercargill for people with visual disabilities has been renamed to honour the advocacy of a passionate Southland man.
Battle for better world recognised
Battle for better world recognised
Danielle Carson has been a justice-seeking person since a very young age.
Mayoral group off to visit sister city
Mayoral group off to visit sister city
Invercargill's mayor and a group of city councillors are heading to Japan today as part of a sister city agreement with Kumagaya.
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Mayor asked councillor to clarify comments
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Mayor asked councillor to clarify comments
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark wanted councillor Alex Crackett to clarify her comments after she spoke up about sexism within the council, an email reveals.
People: Matariki fashion in Invercargill
People: Matariki fashion in Invercargill
At the Ngā Whetū Katoa Māori & Pasifika Matariki Wearable Arts Fashion Show, Invercargill Workingmen’s Club, Thursday, July 13.
Matariki event lights up Queens Park
Matariki event lights up Queens Park
Invercargill's Queens Park was lit up this weekend with art installations, Toi Māori and storytelling to celebrate Matariki.