With the Olympic Games having come to an end, a group of Southland skateboarders is thinking of ways to popularise their sport and increase the chances of having a medal come from the region.
The decision to grant permanent name suppression to a Southland man who filmed his 18-year-old employee having a shower has left the victim’s family disgusted.
After some questions and controversy over the mayoral car, the Invercargill City Council is set to adopt an allowance and expenses policy to formalise decisions.
The Southland District Council has approved the establishment of a charitable trust for the Around the Mountains Cycle Trail in a bid to increase its use and funding opportunities.
The Invercargill Licensing Trust recorded a surplus of more than $6 million last year - an unexpected but welcome surprise for the chief executive due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The improvement in engagement and attendance of elected members at Invercargill City Council meetings shows a commitment to sorting out its issues, a councillor says.
Peter Tait has lived on Stewart Island for more than 50 years and was one of the first in line to receive a first dose of the Covid vaccine in the country's souithernmost clinic.