Skull discovery surprise for beachcomber
A Southland man was taken aback when he discovered a human skull while out on a beach walk with his family on Boxing Day.
Karen Pasco
Dementia care unit approved
Dementia care unit approved
The Invercargill City Council has approved the building of a dementia unit on the old Hawthorndale School site in Tay St.
Smell sends two to hospital
Smell sends two to hospital
Two people were taken to Southland hospital yesterday after suffering side effects from an unidentified smell at a roadworks site.
Murihiku project looking to future
Murihiku project looking to future
The Murihiku Regeneration Project will be an important cog in the wheel that helps drive Southland’s economy forward in the next four years, according to regional leaders.
Checks after unusual smell at building site
Checks after unusual smell at building site
Two people have been taken to Southland Hospital for checks after suffering from effects of an unusual smell which could not be identified at a building site.
'Never felt better!': Nurse gains fame, loses 60kg amid Covid whirlwind
'Never felt better!': Nurse gains fame, loses 60kg amid Covid whirlwind
"Jenny from Invercargill" reflects on a special but challenging 2020 which saw her gain international fame for looking after Boris Johnson while at the heart of the Covid-19 response in London.
No intention of giving up chains
No intention of giving up chains
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt - New Zealand’s longest-serving mayor - has faced a raft of challenges this year. He discusses them with Karen Pasco.
Railway station may be relocated
Railway station may be relocated
A decision is yet to be made regarding the worn and beleaguered Mataura railway station.
By-election activated as Heenan decides to stand
By-election activated as Heenan decides to stand
A former mayoral candidate, who last year petitioned for a revision of the New Zealand Royal Honours system, has put himself forward to fill the vacancy on the Invercargill City Council (ICC).
Learning ‘keeps the brain active’
Learning ‘keeps the brain active’
William Potter was No 73 on the graduation list at the Southern Institute of Technology graduation ceremony in Invercargill yesterday.
Hydrogen facility to replace Tiwai smelter?
Hydrogen facility to replace Tiwai smelter?
Replacing the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter with a hydrogen production facility is to be investigated in a feasibility study next year.
Pupils stepping up
Pupils stepping up
James Hargest College junior campus year 8 pupils celebrate after the school’s graduation ceremony in Invercargill yesterday.
Badges mark multi-generation attendance
Badges mark multi-generation attendance
Celebtraing generations of families who have attended Southland Girls’ High School has inspired the school to create new badges to acknowledge the legacy of former pupils.
No plans to cut housing stock soon, ICC says
No plans to cut housing stock soon, ICC says
The Invercargill City Council (ICC) may be discussing community housing behind closed doors, but it is not looking to reduce its stock anytime soon, it says.
Park trust cannot afford work
Park trust cannot afford work
The charitable trust which owns Rugby Park is cash strapped and unable to make any improvements or carry out maintenance.
Valuation increases significant
Valuation increases significant
The latest rateable revaluations of residential properties in Invercargill have jumped 48% on average and the rise in value could spell an increase in rates paid to council.
Refurbishment options discussed
Refurbishment options discussed
Installing seismic ties will not ensure the Invercargill City Council building would be undamaged during an earthquake but it would mean staff are more likely to get out safely.
Polynesian culture to the fore
Polynesian culture to the fore
Members of the James Hargest College senior kapa haka group perform at Polyfest 2020, held at the ILT Stadium in Invercargill yesterday.
Narrow miss for Southland hope The Chosen One
Narrow miss for Southland hope The Chosen One
Just for a fleeting moment during the Melbourne Cup, the 18 Southland owners of contender The Chosen One thought the horse may have a chance at finishing third.
Urgent meeting on council's problems cancelled
Urgent meeting on council's problems cancelled
An urgent Invercargill City Council meeting where councillors were set to hear the latest developments triggered by a Government review into problems at the council has been cancelled.