Luisa Girao

Ken Cochrane (left) made the comments at a meeting of the Southalnd Recreational Whitebaiters...

Deadline for embattled councillor’s resignation looms

If the Southland Fish & Game councillor facing backlash over his comments about "chick scientists" does not resign, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage might intervene in the matter, a source says.

Wife mourns ‘the best man I ever met’

Joel Palmeira with Bianca (18), wife Melyssa and Jaqueline (16) pictured earlier this year in...

Wife mourns ‘the best man I ever met’

The last couple of days have been a blur for Melyssa Palmeira.

Future of SIT assets ‘up in air’

The Southern Institute of Technology building. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Future of SIT assets ‘up in air’

They hoped for the best but expected the worst.

Invercargill man denies attempted murder charge

Armed police stand outside a South City property in Invercargill yesterday, where a man was found...

Invercargill man denies attempted murder charge

An Invercargill man denied a charge of attempted murder after he allegedly shot another man last year.

Boy's mother in tears as accused killer remanded

Boy's mother in tears as accused killer remanded

The mother of a 9-year old boy killed in Otautau last year cried as the youth accused of murdering him appeared in court this morning.

Going once; going twice...still going

Bill Todd celebrates 65 years working as an auctioneer. PHOTO LUISA GIRAO

Going once; going twice...still going

When Bill Todd took a call from his father asking him to fill a vacancy in the family business, he never thought he would still be working in it 65 years later. Luisa Girao talked to Bill about his...

Inaugural Speedfest

Invercargill is becoming a premier destination for motorsport fans and now it has another jewel in its crown, Transport World owner Scott O’Donnell says.

Immediate remedial work possible, councillor says

Highlanders loose forward Zane Kapeli tries to run past a bunch of children at the North Ground...

Immediate remedial work possible, councillor says

The cost "to fix the issues" at Invercargill’s Rugby Park could be $1.9 million and will not be sorted for this season, a report commissioned by the Invercargill City Council says.

Queen review: Guaranteed to blow your mind

The band entertained with a catalogue full of hits, a big production and homages to former lead...

Queen review: Guaranteed to blow your mind

About 30,000 people eagerly welcomed Queen and Adam Lambert when they played at Forsyth Barr Stadium for the first time ever.

Dunedin stadium rocks with Queen

Queen fans were rocking at a packed Forsyth Barr Stadium on Monday night as the band performed its first ever concert in Dunedin.

Flooding not enough to make wedding washout

Khellsey-Anna Atley and her now husband Alex Pemberton.

Flooding not enough to make wedding washout

A helicopter ride with her treasured dress was not on the wedding checklist for Invercargill bride Khellsey-Anna Atley.

Flood clean-up brings community together

Possessions and household contents are piled outside a house in Mataura that was badly hit by...

Flood clean-up brings community together

As residents affected by the flooding in Southland re-enter their sodden homes, the community is joining together to lend a helping hand.

Government gives another $100k for flood relief

Southland Civil Defence Emergency Management group controller Angus McKay this afternoon said...

Government gives another $100k for flood relief

The Government has pledged another $100,000 to help Southland as the region cleans up from this week's extreme flooding event.

Demolition recommended

This city council-owned building has been recommended for demolition after an insanitary building...

Demolition recommended

Time is ticking for an Invercargill City Council-owned building, which is likely to be demolished.

'Pretty scary': Residents grab pets, pictures of family and leave

Veronica and Corey Woodrow with their three dogs Pocket, Pixie and Mocha. Photo: Luisa Girao

'Pretty scary': Residents grab pets, pictures of family and leave

As hundreds evacuate as rising rivers threaten one woman grabbed a picture of her deceased parents while another was heartbroken after rescuing her three dogs but being forced to leave her cats behind.

Basilica closed after wind damages dome

High winds last week damaged the dome of St Mary’s Basilica in Invercargill. Photo: Luisa Girao

Basilica closed after wind damages dome

One of Invercargill’s oldest churches will remain closed for at least another week after high winds damaged its dome.

Back to school they go

Back to school they go

Children across the region had their first day of school yesterday after the summer holidays.

Riders outperform the wind

Gale-force winds forced the cancellation of a formal Farm Jam competition event near Winton on...

Riders outperform the wind

Strong winds were no match for the skills of adrenaline junkies at Southland’s Farm Jam at the weekend.

Southern rodeo fans corralled

Rotorua competitor Cody Davis won the open steer wrestling competition at Southland Rodeo. PHOTO:...

Southern rodeo fans corralled

Cowboys and cowgirls converged on Southland at the weekend for what is claimed as the "southernmost rodeo in the world".

Munro memorial brings excitement

Eddy Garner proudly displays his Burt Munro's mementos: a book with the Fastest Indian's...

Munro memorial brings excitement

People come from all over to honour Southland’s motorcycle hero Burt Munro. Luisa Girao chats with the man who is bringing a contingent of motorcycle-mad Aussies to the deep south.

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