Luisa Girao

Apartment cancellation decision made locally

The corner of Tay and Kelvin Sts in Invercargill, where the Southern Institute of Technology had...

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

Marcus Lush is looking forward to joining the Invercargill City Council. PHOTO: LUISA GIRAO

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

Bontetaake Kaiteie and Makalita Maka went to an Invercargill council meeting yesterday to oppose...

'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

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

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

Motorcyclists (from left) John Dyksma, Dan Lane, Brett Ripley, Owen Ripley, Deane Briggs, James...

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

At the time, MPI suspected the farm was infected with Mycoplasma bovis.

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

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

New Zealand’s southernmost graffiti and street artist Deow hopes his South Sea Spray 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

The use of gene drivers to push genetic change, such as infertility, through an animal species is...

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

Two men have been arrested after a gun incident in Invercargill last night, police say.

Hope for bridge of partnership

Sir Tipene O’Regan performs a hongi with Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt at the Waitangi Day...

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

The Invercargill City Council should be more transparent, the Chief Ombudsman says.
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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.

Skyline of city centre changing

The Invercargill city development between
Kelvin, Esk, Tay and Dee Sts.
PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Skyline of city centre changing

The skyline of Invercargill is evolving with the construction of the inner-city development at full steam.

From classroom to cockpit

Three Southland teachers left their classrooms for a week to take part in a "hands on" immersive experience at the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

City centre plan backed

City centre plan backed

A plan to revitalise the centre of Invercargill was endorsed unanimously by city councillors yesterday but some parts will be revisited, following opposition from disgruntled stakeholders.

May trial for man charged over Invercargill killing

May trial for man charged over Invercargill killing

A man charged with the murder of another man in Invercargill is to go on trial in May.

Oyster festival wants more space

Bluff sign on Ocean Beach Rd. Photo: Allied Press

Oyster festival wants more space

It took only one hour for this year’s Bluff Oyster and Food Festival tickets to sell out - an indication more space is needed for the event, organisers say.

Artwork about togetherness unveiled

A touchstone from Southland artist Johnny Penisula was given to the city by the ILT to celebrate...

Artwork about togetherness unveiled

A touchstone, which recognises the increasing diversity in the Southland community and the common needs that "tie us all together", was given to Invercargill city yesterday.

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