Invercargill man denies attempted murder charge
Invercargill man denies attempted murder charge
An Invercargill man denied a charge of attempted murder after he allegedly shot another man last year.
Luisa Girao
Boy's mother in tears as accused killer remanded
Boy's mother in tears as accused killer remanded
The mother of a 9-year old boy killed in Otautau last year cried as the youth accused of murdering him appeared in court this morning.
Going once; going twice...still going
Going once; going twice...still going
When Bill Todd took a call from his father asking him to fill a vacancy in the family business, he never thought he would still be working in it 65 years later. Luisa Girao talked to Bill about his...
Inaugural Speedfest
Inaugural Speedfest
Invercargill is becoming a premier destination for motorsport fans and now it has another jewel in its crown, Transport World owner Scott O’Donnell says.
Immediate remedial work possible, councillor says
Immediate remedial work possible, councillor says
The cost "to fix the issues" at Invercargill’s Rugby Park could be $1.9 million and will not be sorted for this season, a report commissioned by the Invercargill City Council says.
Queen review: Guaranteed to blow your mind
Queen review: Guaranteed to blow your mind
About 30,000 people eagerly welcomed Queen and Adam Lambert when they played at Forsyth Barr Stadium for the first time ever.
Dunedin stadium rocks with Queen
Dunedin stadium rocks with Queen
Queen fans were rocking at a packed Forsyth Barr Stadium on Monday night as the band performed its first ever concert in Dunedin.
Flooding not enough to make wedding washout
Flooding not enough to make wedding washout
A helicopter ride with her treasured dress was not on the wedding checklist for Invercargill bride Khellsey-Anna Atley.
Flood clean-up brings community together
Flood clean-up brings community together
As residents affected by the flooding in Southland re-enter their sodden homes, the community is joining together to lend a helping hand.
Government gives another $100k for flood relief
Government gives another $100k for flood relief
The Government has pledged another $100,000 to help Southland as the region cleans up from this week's extreme flooding event.
Demolition recommended
Demolition recommended
Time is ticking for an Invercargill City Council-owned building, which is likely to be demolished.
'Pretty scary': Residents grab pets, pictures of family and leave
'Pretty scary': Residents grab pets, pictures of family and leave
As hundreds evacuate as rising rivers threaten one woman grabbed a picture of her deceased parents while another was heartbroken after rescuing her three dogs but being forced to leave her cats behind.
Basilica closed after wind damages dome
Basilica closed after wind damages dome
One of Invercargill’s oldest churches will remain closed for at least another week after high winds damaged its dome.
Back to school they go
Back to school they go
Children across the region had their first day of school yesterday after the summer holidays.
Riders outperform the wind
Riders outperform the wind
Strong winds were no match for the skills of adrenaline junkies at Southland’s Farm Jam at the weekend.
Southern rodeo fans corralled
Southern rodeo fans corralled
Cowboys and cowgirls converged on Southland at the weekend for what is claimed as the "southernmost rodeo in the world".
Munro memorial brings excitement
Munro memorial brings excitement
People come from all over to honour Southland’s motorcycle hero Burt Munro. Luisa Girao chats with the man who is bringing a contingent of motorcycle-mad Aussies to the deep south.
Veranda removal given go-ahead
Veranda removal given go-ahead
Change is coming to a small part of Bluff’s main street.
District councillor says rates ‘shock’ in store
District councillor says rates ‘shock’ in store
Southlanders seem set for "a shock" when they learn their district council’s rate take could leap to 7.59% — more than twice what had been telegraphed in its long-term plan, a district councillor...
New Kiwis sworn in, officially welcomed at citizenship ceremony
New Kiwis sworn in, officially welcomed at citizenship ceremony
Southland welcomed 16 new citizens at the district council's citizenship ceremony yesterday.