Council to consider increase for rental units
Invercargill city councillors will make a decision tomorrow on the proposed 35% increase for its rental units.
Luisa Girao
Refurbished Feldwick Gates open again
Refurbished Feldwick Gates open again
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt said he learned to never judge a book by its cover.
Hopes for good oyster season
Hopes for good oyster season
An oysterman who has been harvesting the delicacy for 43 years has seen many changes in the industry.
Hopes fade but search for man goes on
Hopes fade but search for man goes on
Hopes of finding missing Invercargill man Raymond Horn alive are diminishing, but police continue to do everything possible to find him, the Southland police say.
One giant leap for Sophie's space dream
One giant leap for Sophie's space dream
It was one small step for the Invercargill community, one giant leap for a 12-year-old school pupil in the city yesterday.
ICC progress leaves some ‘surprised’
ICC progress leaves some ‘surprised’
The risk of an intervention by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) at the Invercargill City Council has been reduced to almost zero, an independent observer says.
Apartment cancellation decision made locally
Apartment cancellation decision made locally
The Southern Institute of Technology chairwoman is disputing claims from its former chief executive blaming the Government for the cancellation of a multimillion-dollar apartment project.
Lush clear winner in council by-election
Lush clear winner in council by-election
New Invercargill city councillor Marcus Lush knows the job he has ahead will not be easy.
'Already a struggle': 35% rent rise plan opposed
'Already a struggle': 35% rent rise plan opposed
An Invercargill pensioner says she is very stressed because a proposed 35% rent increase for her council unit would exacerbate financial pressure.
Rent hike approach deemed insensitive
Rent hike approach deemed insensitive
A beneficiary advocate group believes Invercargill’s council failed to respect the dignity of council housing tenants and was insensitive with regard to its proposed 35% rental increase.
No hill climb, still got mates
No hill climb, still got mates
Weather may have meant the Burt Munro Challenge New Zealand Hill Climb was cancelled but it didn’t dampen the mood of participants who took shelter in Invercargill yesterday.
Ministry fined after contractors hurt on farm
Ministry fined after contractors hurt on farm
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) was fined $30,000 in the Invercargill District Court yesterday — the first time the government agency has been prosecuted in relation to the health and...
MPI fined after contractors suffer chemical burns on Southland farm
MPI fined after contractors suffer chemical burns on Southland farm
The Ministry for Primary Industries has been fined $30,000 in the Invercargill District Court - the first time the government agency has been prosecuted in relation to the health and safety of its contractors.
Graffiti artist making his mark with festival
Graffiti artist making his mark with festival
Street artist Deow’s plan was always to bring a "bit of edge" to Southland.
Pest control for expanded reserve areas
Pest control for expanded reserve areas
Emphasis on pest control mechanisms and the inclusion of several reserves are among key changes to a draft of the Invercargill City Council’s environmental reserves management plan due to be considered today.
Pair arrested over 'gun incident' in Invercargill
Pair arrested over 'gun incident' in Invercargill
Two men have been arrested after a gun incident in Invercargill last night, police say.
Hope for bridge of partnership
Hope for bridge of partnership
The celebrations of Waitangi Day this year left people with a feeling of hope for the future of the partnership between Crown and iwi, a Ngai Tahu leader says.
Cruise company to pay costs
Cruise company to pay costs
A passenger was burned by water from a hot urn after a boat hit rocks while the skipper was away from the bridge, filleting fish.
Sex worker sentenced on blackmail charge
Sex worker sentenced on blackmail charge
An Invercargill sex worker blackmailed a former client, threatening she would expose him to his employer, friends and family if he did not pay her.
Council needs to act on transparency: report
Council needs to act on transparency: report
Invercargill City Council staff believe Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt and some elected members are not as open and transparent as they could be, the Chief Ombudsman says.