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Young book lover stocks up at annual book sale

Nine-year-old Ruby Tattersfield added more than 20 new titles to her already extensive collection after a visit to Invercargill City Libraries’ book sale yesterday.

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Art space opening for creatives to 'share ideas'

Getting ready for the opening of the Whare Taupua — The Rest Room community arts space in...

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Art space opening for creatives to 'share ideas'

After about a year of delay, Southland artists will have a home to create and enhance the culture around the region.

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Self-funding challenge for blind cyclist aiming for Paralympics

Southland para athlete Hannah Pascoe proudly shows all her marathon and competition medals. PHOTO...

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Self-funding challenge for blind cyclist aiming for Paralympics

Since going blind, Southland para cyclist Hannah Pascoe has become used to being challenged and overcoming barriers.

Invercargill cyclist sets sights on Paris Paralympics

Since going blind, Southland para cyclist Hannah Pascoe has become used to being challenged and overcoming barriers.

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Not paying their way: new parking kiosks bring in less revenue than old coin meters

The company, behind the $200million inner-city development, attempted to gain resource consent at...

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Not paying their way: new parking kiosks bring in less revenue than old coin meters

The Invercargill City Council has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on new parking meters — but has less revenue than its old coin-operated system.

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Family’s pincer movement

Sarah Thorne and Keith Brinkworth, of Tussock Creek, and their children Zoe (10), Jack (11) and...

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Family’s pincer movement

Imagination got sandy yesterday at a Southland beach.

Digging deep at Curio Bay

Imagination got sandy yesterday at a Southland beach.

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Business back to pre-Covid levels

David Seymour: "Tourist operators in Te Anau (pictured) must be scratching their heads in...

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Business back to pre-Covid levels

A Te Anau business woman says that tourism has "definitely" returned to Fiordland this summer with many businesses being able to reach pre-Covid numbers.

Concept designs for new boat ramp and jetties

The Bluff Community Board chairman hopes boaties will be able to benefit from a new boat and jetty ramp by next summer after a series of delays.

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Gym owners visa denial a ‘technicality’

Owners of Invercargill's F45 gym Yudi Suseno and Olivia Ng are feeling heartbroken after their...

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Gym owners visa denial a ‘technicality’

A couple who own an Invercargill business are feeling gutted with the prospect of leaving New Zealand after having their visa residency application denied for what they call a "technicality".

Mayor excited for future despite initial doubts

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is proud of what his council achieved in the first months of the...

Mayor excited for future despite initial doubts

Last Christmas, Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark was ready to give it away — but this year, he thinks it’s something special.

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Sir Tim on Santa duty for Christmas party

Sir Tim Shadbolt became Santa Claus this year to celebrate Christmas with members of the...

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Sir Tim on Santa duty for Christmas party

Sir Tim Shadbolt has a new job — Santa Claus.

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Father of dead toddler not giving up

Paul Jones, of Gore, reflects on the death of his son Lachlan (Lochie), who died in early 2019 in...

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Father of dead toddler not giving up

The father of a toddler found dead in an oxidation pond has promised to continue fighting for answers after the Gore District Council entered a guilty plea to health and safety breaches.

Gore council admits fault over boy's death

Lachlan Jones died in 2019. Photo: supplied

Gore council admits fault over boy's death

The Gore District Council has admitted fault over the death of a three-year-old boy who drowned in 2019.

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A changing city skyline

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A changing city skyline

Invercargill's skyline has changed considerably this year with the opening of multimillion-dollar developments in the inner city.

‘Back to basics’ street party to celebrate end of the year

Lone Star manager Kiriama Russell (left), All Night Long vocalist Sean Blackie and ILT marketing...

‘Back to basics’ street party to celebrate end of the year

Invercargill residents are all set to take over a street for music, fun and a last hurrah to 2022.

Council votes for increase in pay for mana whenua reps

Invercargill's promised upgrade on coin-operated parking meters is delayed until next year. Photo...

Council votes for increase in pay for mana whenua reps

Invercargill City Council mana whenua representatives had their remuneration set for the triennium, more than the previous year, but less than the base level recommended for a councillor.

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Audit delay called a ‘butt-covering exercise’ by mayor

Newly-elected Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Audit delay called a ‘butt-covering exercise’ by mayor

The Mayor of Invercargill has called the reasons for Audit New Zealand’s delay in signing off the Invercargill City Council’s annual report a "butt-covering exercise".

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Library fines surprise

Invercargill City Council's library customer experience team leader Donald Cunningham was pleased...

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Library fines surprise

Invercargill city’s librarians are pleased and surprised about the positive public response since it decided to scrap fines for delayed items.

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Tree care recognised nationally

Southland farmer John Cowie (left) receives his award from the New Zealand Plant Conservation...

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Tree care recognised nationally

Since his childhood, farmer John Cowie has felt a strong connection with the native trees from his family farm.

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