Pyramid Bridge work to begin Pyramid Bridge work to begin Construction of the new Pyramid Bridge will start in the next couple of months but residents will need to wait almost two years for its completion.
Rates increase of 3.49% on the cards Rates increase of 3.49% on the cards Southland residents can expect an overall increase of 3.49% in their rates.
Dive squad called in to search for missing boatie Dive squad called in to search for missing boatie The Police Dive Squad has been called in to help with the search for a boatie missing on a Southland lake for more than two weeks.
'Region-wide response needed' 'Region-wide response needed' Many of Southland's rivers, lakes, lagoons and estuaries are in a poor state, an Environment Court judge has heard.
Relief for Omaui cat owners after exclusion Relief for Omaui cat owners after exclusion Cat owners in Omaui can celebrate thanks to a council U-turn.
Oyster festival still uncertain as report commissioned Oyster festival still uncertain as report commissioned The future of the Bluff Oyster Food and Oyster Festival remains in doubt.
Water and land plan creates confusion, scientist says Water and land plan creates confusion, scientist says A scientist believes water quality in Southland is not up to scratch.
Southland station believed to be first of its kind in NZ Southland station believed to be first of its kind in NZ A new fire station in Southland has been built to withstand a magnitude 8 earthquake and is believed to be a New Zealand first.
Knitters network to share craft in worldwide event Knitters network to share craft in worldwide event Knitting is more than a yarn.
Oyster festival faces building headache Oyster festival faces building headache The Bluff Oyster and Food Festival Trust will meet next week to discuss what to do about its historic building problem.
Pupil hurt in tripping over trolley Pupil hurt in tripping over trolley A Southland school pupil who was rushed to hospital after a piece of steel wire became embedded in her leg will be back at school today.
Pupil doing 'really well' after accident at Southland school Pupil doing 'really well' after accident at Southland school A pupil at a Southland school who was rushed to hospital after a piece of wire became embedded in her leg is "ready to go back to class".
Farmer goes after Ngai Tahu for compensation Farmer goes after Ngai Tahu for compensation A Southland farming company is seeking compensation of almost $210,000 after a contract for 1000 calves was cancelled by Ngai Tahu over Mycoplasma bovis concerns.
Hearing of Southland water and land plan begins Hearing of Southland water and land plan begins A plan which will shape water and land use in Southland has been queried by councils, farmers and affected business.
Search continues on lake Search continues on lake Police are still working to locate one person following a boat going missing with two people aboard on Lake Hauroko last week.
Boating incident: man still missing Boating incident: man still missing A man and woman from Christchurch have been identified as the victims of a fatal boating incident on Lake Hauroko.
Councillors' roles on council-controlled entities curtailed Councillors' roles on council-controlled entities curtailed Invercargill City Council will soon not have have elected members as directors of council-controlled companies.
Call for e-scooter safety guarantee Call for e-scooter safety guarantee An Invercargill women has asked councillors to guarantee her safety during a trial of electric scooters in the city.
Extra $300,000 for stadium to push up rates Extra $300,000 for stadium to push up rates Invercargill ratepayers might face a bigger rise in their rates than expected.
Residents to face rates hike of 2.95% Residents to face rates hike of 2.95% Invercargill ratepayers can expect an increase of 2.95% for the next financial year, less than the 3.14% which was forecast.