Torpedo7 to open Invercargill store
Outdoor adventure store Torpedo7 will soon open the doors of its first store in Invercargill, generating 15 jobs in the region.
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Woman’s strangler may be freed as early as next year
Woman’s strangler may be freed as early as next year
A Balclutha man found guilty of manslaughter after killing his wife on their belated honeymoon may be out of jail next year — only two years after ending his wife’s life.
Honeymoon killer could be out next year
Honeymoon killer could be out next year
A Balclutha man found guilty of manslaughter after killing his wife on their belated honeymoon could be out of jail next year after serving half his sentence.
Councils reject rescue helicopter funding plea
Councils reject rescue helicopter funding plea
Two Southland councils have turned down a plea to help fund New Zealand’s southernmost rescue helicopter operation.
Meeting votes for status quo
Meeting votes for status quo
The Invercargill City Council appears set to retain the status quo following a review of councillor numbers.
Shooting incident: wounding with intent among new charges laid by police
Shooting incident: wounding with intent among new charges laid by police
A 25-year-old man has been charged over the shooting of a 19-year-old man in Invercargill.
Man convicted over voicemails to Hipkins
Man convicted over voicemails to Hipkins
A Southland possum trapper unhappy with the Government’s Covid-19 response ended up in court after leaving several abusive messages for minister Chris Hipkins.
Trapper admits abusive messages to Covid minister
Trapper admits abusive messages to Covid minister
A Southland possum trapper unhappy with the Government’s Covid-19 response has admitted leaving abusive messages for minister Chris Hipkins and emergency services.
Man accused of shooting 19-year-old in Invercargill
Man accused of shooting 19-year-old in Invercargill
A 25-year-old man has been charged with the shooting of a 19-year-old man in Invercargill.
Survey finds public support for track
Survey finds public support for track
A Southland community board is helping make a new pump track in Balfour a reality following strong support from its community.
Sir Tim's quest for legal costs suffers setback
Sir Tim's quest for legal costs suffers setback
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has suffered a setback in his legal fight against his council.
Desire to see Minerva on display again
Desire to see Minerva on display again
Under the pyramid building roof and among boxes and containers of art pieces, one of Invercargill’s oldest public sculptures lies waiting to be displayed again.
Event venues want more clarity on rules
Event venues want more clarity on rules
The Southland events industry is urging the Government to provide more clarity and develop a common-sense approach for entertainment venues.
Trio face weapons, drugs charges after Invercargill shooting
Trio face weapons, drugs charges after Invercargill shooting
Three people appeared in court today in relation to an incident in Invercargill in which a person was shot four times in the back.
Call to broaden eligibility for new pathway visa
Call to broaden eligibility for new pathway visa
A group of students is urging the Government to broaden eligibility for the recently announced fast-tracked 2021 resident visa.
Delayed Anderson House work to start next month
Delayed Anderson House work to start next month
Strengthening work on Anderson House is finally set to start next month.
NZTA funding falls short for council
NZTA funding falls short for council
The Invercargill City Council is $9million short of funding it hoped to get from the national transport agency to help maintain roads and pathways.
Home detention for actions after murder
Home detention for actions after murder
"A mother is supposed to nurture and guide their children, teach them right from wrong ... Instead you taught your children that no matter how bad the crime, no-one deserved more protection than...
Home detention for mother who helped cover up murder
Home detention for mother who helped cover up murder
A mother who helped her son cover up a murder in Invercargill has been sentenced to nine months' home detention.
Councils put reform doubts to minister
Councils put reform doubts to minister
Two Southland councils have raised doubts about the proposed Three Waters reform.