Arrest after armed robbery at Invercargill bank
Arrest after armed robbery at Invercargill bank
One person is in custody following an armed robbery at an Invercargill bank earlier today.
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Extra funding will help youth find their best career paths
Extra funding will help youth find their best career paths
When electrical apprentice Hayden McClymont was at high school, he thought one of his only choices when he finished would be to go to university.
Engineering injection game-changer for Southland
Engineering injection game-changer for Southland
The Government's investment in 10 engineering firms in Southland is a "game changer" for the sector and will give momentum to the region, one of the company’s director says.
Fight for name suppression after groping massage student
Fight for name suppression after groping massage student
A judge has declined permanent name suppression for a foreign national who has been sentenced after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a massage therapy student.
Southland engineering firms to get slice of PGF
Southland engineering firms to get slice of PGF
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today about $3.6 million from the Provincial Growth Fund will go toward supporting Southland's engineering and manufacturing sector and...
Jury retires to consider verdict
Jury retires to consider verdict
The sexual complaints of five women against an 83-year-old man on trial show a similarity in the offending, the Crown says.
Strategy to strengthen region’s art sector
Strategy to strengthen region’s art sector
Strengthening the art sector in the southern region is the aim of a plan released in Invercargill.
Actions ‘normal’, not sexual, court told
Actions ‘normal’, not sexual, court told
A man on trial facing sex charges said his interaction with the five complainants was normal — like that of a grandfather figure, his lawyer says.
Deputy asks for review of consents process
Deputy asks for review of consents process
Invercargil's deputy mayor has called for an independent review of the council’s consent processes after a survey highlighted concerns from more than 60 people.
Govt funding brings walk closer
Govt funding brings walk closer
Stewart Island is one step closer to getting its Great Southern Ocean Walk.
Retrial ordered: case should not have been dismissed
Retrial ordered: case should not have been dismissed
An Invercargill judge’s decision to dismiss the case of a woman accused of making a false statement to police was erroneous, a High Court Justice says.
Nine-hour ride for Heart Kids
Nine-hour ride for Heart Kids
About 200 cyclists, including Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon and Ryan Howden (10), pictured above, were part of a nine-hour challenge in Invercargill this weekend.
Key investor leaves Invercargill project
Key investor leaves Invercargill project
A key investor has walked away from a multimillion-dollar project to redevelop Invercargill inner-city block - but has left the majority of his funding contribution into the project.
Man denies indecency
Man denies indecency
An 83-year-old man on trial has denied the 17 historical sexual charges brought against him in relation to incidents with five females.
Guilty pleas over Glocks and police vehicle theft
Guilty pleas over Glocks and police vehicle theft
The subject of an extensive police manhunt, who allegedly stole a police car and two pistols, was found by officers hiding under a pile of clothing in a wardrobe.
Man admits stealing police pistols, patrol car in Gore
Man admits stealing police pistols, patrol car in Gore
A man who allegedly rammed police cars and stole two loaded police pistols at Gore in August has pleaded guilty to eight of nine charges he faces.
Tears as alleged killer of nine-year-old appears in court
Tears as alleged killer of nine-year-old appears in court
The mother of a nine-year-old boy found dead in the small Southland settlement Otautau last month cried as his alleged murderer appeared in court this morning.
'Kindness is the biggest thing in life' - centenarian
'Kindness is the biggest thing in life' - centenarian
Erene McElhinney from Edendale, in Southland, said the secret to longevity is to be surrounded by family and have a positive altitude.
Highlanders disappointed by actions of convicted Selby-Rickit
Highlanders disappointed by actions of convicted Selby-Rickit
The Highlanders are disappointed by the actions of lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit who was convicted in the Invercargill District Court yesterday, and an employment misconduct process will begin.
Highlander convicted over assault which left victim with broken jaw
Highlander convicted over assault which left victim with broken jaw
Highlanders lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit has been convicted over an assault which left the victim with a fractured jaw.