Basketballer in thrilling return after diagnosis
Basketballer in thrilling return after diagnosis
A teary conditioning coach described the return of Southland Sharks player Alex Pledger to the basketball courts as a miracle.
Luisa Girao
Contestant fired up to represent the South
Contestant fired up to represent the South
The only South Island candidate in The Apprentice Aotearoa wants to show to the rest of New Zealand small-town people "have what it takes".
Holiday programme back and expanded
Holiday programme back and expanded
After a hiatus of a year, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the ILT Kidzone festival has returned to Invercargill, at a new venue, for the school holidays.
Time to engage iwi obligations: Mayor
Time to engage iwi obligations: Mayor
It is time to heal the wounds and for the Invercargill City Council to face its obligations with iwi, Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt says.
New toys for transport museum
New toys for transport museum
Some people collect stamps, others coins, but an Auckland woman had a passion for collecting McDonald’s Happy Meal toys.
ICC to discuss runaka representation on committees
ICC to discuss runaka representation on committees
Invercargill city councillors will today discuss the establishment of mana whenua roles in council committees.
Bloodstains noticed at Te Anau motel death scene
Bloodstains noticed at Te Anau motel death scene
Bloodstains were noticed on some clothes and on motel room bedding where the body of a woman who was allegedly killed by her husband in Te Anau was found, a court has heard.
Focus on intent of strangling
Focus on intent of strangling
A man on trial for killing his wife during their belated honeymoon in Te Anau said he snapped and just wanted her to be quiet.
Man who killed wife at motel 'snapped', court told
Man who killed wife at motel 'snapped', court told
A man on trial for killing his wife during their belated honeymoon in Te Anau said he snapped and he just wanted her to be quiet.
Matariki marked with lights, fun, workshops
Matariki marked with lights, fun, workshops
Lights, colours and Maori culture filled the gardens of Queens Park in Invercargill to celebrate Matariki.
Century marked with personal newspaper
Century marked with personal newspaper
Keith Prentice says the secret to longevity is to "live one day at a time".
Partner plays big role, ICC report shows
Partner plays big role, ICC report shows
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt’s partner plays an unusually large role in the city’s affairs, a pair of council-appointed observers say.
Job opportunities bring excitement
Job opportunities bring excitement
A single mum is ready and looking for an opportunity to return to the workforce.
Former ‘Bachelor’ hopeful admits theft
Former ‘Bachelor’ hopeful admits theft
A judge has described the theft of more than $12,000 by a former The Bachelor New Zealand contestant as self-indulgent.
Bachelor NZ contestant pleads guilty over $12k theft
Bachelor NZ contestant pleads guilty over $12k theft
A contestant of The Bachelor New Zealand was sentenced after she admitted stealing more than $12,000 from her employer and from a social organisation she was part of.
Road funding drop means ‘plan B’ for council
Road funding drop means ‘plan B’ for council
The Southland District Council will immediately start working on a "plan B" following an unexpected budget shortfall.
Group to advise on museum’s future
Group to advise on museum’s future
A governance group will be established to provide advice to the Invercargill City Council on reimagining the city’s closed museum.
No charges but force excessive
No charges but force excessive
An Invercargill officer who put a drunk woman in a headlock and pulled her to the ground will not face criminal charges, despite a independent investigation finding the use of force unjustified.
Police accept Invercargill officer wrong to put drunk woman in headlock
Police accept Invercargill officer wrong to put drunk woman in headlock
Police have decided to not charge an Invercargill officer who "lost his temper" and used unjustified force when dealing with an intoxicated woman.
Full steam ahead for Bunnings
Full steam ahead for Bunnings
The Covid-19 pandemic has not affected a major retailer’s plans to open in Invercargill.