Permission sought for track through swamp
Permission sought for track through swamp
The owners of a Mossburn farm planning to take over a neighbouring property are seeking approval to build an accessway through a high-value wetland.
Laura Smith
Public toilet burned in suspected arson
Public toilet burned in suspected arson
Cosy Nook’s public toilet exists no more after being the target of a suspected arson attack.
Council to clear section
Council to clear section
An Invercargill man accused of thumbing his nose at authority will need to pay the council to clear his debris-ridden suburban property.
Airport to keep air traffic control
Airport to keep air traffic control
After more than a year of uncertainty about Invercargill Airport’s air traffic control services, its chief executive is looking to the future now it has been announced they will remain.
Push for Doubtful Sound day trips continues with appeal
Push for Doubtful Sound day trips continues with appeal
A Fiordland tourism operator is fighting the rejection of his consent application to make permanent its allowance for day trips in Doubtful Sound.
Two injured in crash near Invercargill
Two injured in crash near Invercargill
Two people have been seriously hurt in a crash near Invercargill this afternoon.
Museum item deemed hazardous
Museum item deemed hazardous
Unsuspecting volunteers at a small Southland museum have spent about 40 years working around a possibly explosive substance.
Bomb unit called to Catlins museum over 100-year-old antiseptic
Bomb unit called to Catlins museum over 100-year-old antiseptic
A century old bottle of antiseptic is believed to be the substance of concern found at a Southland museum.
Two-car crash in central Invercargill
Two-car crash in central Invercargill
A central Invercargill street was temporarily closed today after a two-vehicle crash.
Four hurt in crash near Invercargill
Four hurt in crash near Invercargill
Four people have been injured - two seriously - after a car left the road near Invercargill.
Fergus Square Park designation agreed on after public consultation
Fergus Square Park designation agreed on after public consultation
The community’s voice has been heard in the naming of a Te Anau park, and a decision made for it to be called Fergus Square Park.
Schools’ plastic study data shared
Schools’ plastic study data shared
Southland school children came together yesterday to share with Waste Free Wanda (pictured) the findings of their microplastic data collection from their local rivers and streams.
Rocking With The Stars much bigger than before
Rocking With The Stars much bigger than before
Stepping out of their comfort zone and soon to be stepping in time, this year’s Rocking With The Stars contestants have been announced.
Hedge fires keep crews busy
Hedge fires keep crews busy
Fire crews were kept busy in Southland yesterday morning attending a hedge fire in Invercargill (pictured) and another in Lochiel, north of the city.
Sun shines on school’s energy
Sun shines on school’s energy
The successful installation of a solar power system at a Stewart Island school is helping the community switch from diesel.
Development takes shape
Development takes shape
The skeletons of buildings are gradually taking form in Invercargill’s inner-city development.
Stern response to winter grazing post
Stern response to winter grazing post
Winter grazing in Southland is once again in the spotlight, following social media posts from an environmental activist.
Chairman backs 20% rates rise
Chairman backs 20% rates rise
"I never thought when I came on to this council I would support a 20% rise."
Regional councillors to decide 2021-31 plan
Regional councillors to decide 2021-31 plan
Southland's regional councillors will gather this week to consider submissions to their long-term plan.
Miniature trees feature at home show
Miniature trees feature at home show
Fionna Burgess is bonkers for bonsai.