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Bridges could close due to funding shortfall

Bridges could close due to funding shortfall

Southland Mayor Gary Tong is frustrated at a NZ Transport Agency decision which has left the council facing a $7.5million shortfall and could force it to close bridges.

Loss spurs determination for family

The family of murdered Invercargill woman Azalia Wilson (from left) Trinette Wilton (mother) and...

Loss spurs determination for family

When Trinette and Crystal Wilton’s daughter and sister was murdered, they were angry she had been taken from them.

Celebration marking 100 for veteran

RSA members Norman Wilson (left) and Ken Bowie help World War 2 veteran Warren Warburton...

Celebration marking 100 for veteran

Invercargill's oldest World War 2 veteran marked a personal milestone yesterday.

Decision to keep Don St building

Invercargill's promised upgrade on coin-operated parking meters is delayed until next year. Photo...

Decision to keep Don St building

A controversial investment by the Invercargill City Council which was originally planned to be sold, will now be kept.

Killer jailed for at least 17 years

Members of Azalia Wilson’s family, mother Trinette Wilton (front left) and sister Crystal Wilton...

Killer jailed for at least 17 years

A grieving mother has called the man who murdered her daughter a "weak coward" and says she will never forgive him.

Life term for man who murdered Invercargill mum

Life term for man who murdered Invercargill mum

A man who was found guilty of murdering the mother of his child in Invercargill has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

New SIT leader keen to begin

New Southern Institute of Technology chief executive Onno Mulder is looking forwards to the...

New SIT leader keen to begin

The Southern Institute of Technology’s (SIT) new chief executive wants to make a difference at the polytechnic and for the Southland community.

Council bows to public pressure on use of community purposes bequest

The Invercargill City Council has changed plans for a $90,000 bequest from an Otatara resident, following strong opposition from the community.

Woman’s murder trial date deferred until next June

A trial date for the pair facing charges in relation to the death of Southland man Dale Watene has been rescheduled to next year.

Father swears in daughter as barrister

Retired lawyer Winston Forrest swears in his daughter Jennifer as a barrister and solicitor in...

Father swears in daughter as barrister

A Southland lawyer was filled with emotion as he welcomed his daughter into the profession he has worked in for more than 30 years.

Sentence appealed

Sentence appealed

A man who stole a police car, two guns and then rammed another police car in Gore is appealing his sentence.

At crash sentencing, mother tells of pain of losing daughter

At crash sentencing, mother tells of pain of losing daughter

The mother of a young Southland woman killed in a crash last year has asked the two men sentenced in relation to it to "live their best lives" to honour her daughter.

Flexible facilities emphasis

Exterior view of ILT Stadium Southland. Photos by Allison Rudd.

Flexible facilities emphasis

Additional courts, a new gymnastics training centre and upgraded squash courts could be part of the future of one of Invercargill’s most popular facilities.

Marae upgrade investment ‘probably one of largest’

Finance Minister Grant Robertson (right) is welcomed to Murihiku marae by Te Tai Tonga MP Rino...

Marae upgrade investment ‘probably one of largest’

The redevelopment of an Invercargill marae has been described by Finance Minister Grant Robertson as a "unique project" and "probably one of the largest investments" in a marae.

Calls for mayor to explain licence

Sir Tim Shadbolt: "We've just been dumped in the caca more or less." Photo: ODT files

Calls for mayor to explain licence

Some Invercargill residents believe Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt should "come clean" about his driving situation.

One injured in suspected workplace incident

One injured in suspected workplace incident in Southland

A person has been airlifted to hospital after what is thought to be a work-related incident near Dipton in Southland today.

Mayor keeps car despite suspension

Sir Tim Shadbolt will be able to keep his mayoral car, despite having a suspended licence, the Invercargill City Council chief executive has confirmed.

Sir Tim to keep mayoral car despite suspended licence

Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt and council chief executive Clare Hadley at the Incercargill City Council...

Sir Tim to keep mayoral car despite suspended licence

Sir Tim Shadbolt will be able to keep his mayoral car despite having a suspended licence, Invercargill City Council chief executive has confirmed.

Disability advocates concerned about streets

Neighbouring Retailing Group and Shoe Clinic owner Ben Fokkens is urging the community to keep...

Disability advocates concerned about streets

Roadworks and construction in Invercargill’s CBD are causing residents with disabilities to stay away.

Crowds welcome oyster festival’s return

People from all over the country descended on Bluff at the weekend for a "seafood extravaganza".

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