Popular Southland hut gets makeover
Popular Southland hut gets makeover
A historic hut on the Southland section of Te Araroa Trail has received a new lease of life following significant repairs.
Matthew Rosenberg
Nobby Clark accused of 'hateful' comments at firefighters event
Nobby Clark accused of 'hateful' comments at firefighters event
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has been accused of "hateful and disrespectful rhetoric" while mocking and embarrassing guests at a firefighters' event.
Views vary on Invercargill mayor’s conduct
Councillors’ views vary on Invercargill mayor’s conduct
As Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark faces a second code of conduct complaint, some of his colleagues at the council table have shared their disappointment and frustration.
‘Unsightly gateway’ to Invercargill slammed
‘Unsightly gateway’ to Invercargill slammed
A roundabout at the northern entrance to Invercargill has been described as “the most unsightly I’ve ever seen” by the deputy mayor.
Ms Rain explains Dr Puddle’s play
Ms Rain explains Dr Puddle’s play
A new Invercargill play strategy continues to receive pushback from pockets of the council not convinced about its required spend.
Sir Tim rebrand of terminal taking longer than expected
Sir Tim rebrand of terminal taking longer than expected
Invercargill residents will have to wait a little longer for their airport terminal to bear the name of the city’s longest-serving mayor.
Surprise council inspection leaves residents ‘anxious’
Surprise council inspection leaves residents ‘anxious’
A recent fire safety inspection at a residential living complex left occupants anxious and frightened, a Winton man claims.
‘Fantastic’ discovery of five baby tuatara in old enclosure
‘Fantastic’ discovery of five baby tuatara in old enclosure
Five baby tuatara discovered at an Invercargill demolition site last week hatched amid a request from the Department of Conservation and iwi to pause breeding.
Call to consider youth
Call to consider youth
Southland’s regional council has been challenged to up its game and engage with those who will one day pay the rates.
Tuatara find 'like needle in a haystack'
Shock discovery as baby tuatara found living at demolition site
The chances of discovering baby tuatara in an abandoned enclosure this week are being described as similar to “finding a needle in a haystack”.
Southland wilding pine control group’s work ‘at risk’
Southland wilding pine control group’s work ‘at risk’
A Southland pest control group fears 18 years of work could be in jeopardy amid difficult conditions.
Wilding pine control group’s work ‘at risk’
Wilding pine control group’s work ‘at risk’
A Southland pest control group fears 18 years of work could be in jeopardy amid difficult conditions.
Future of reserve still undecided
Future of reserve still undecided
More than six months after consultation ended, the future of a Southland reserve with special significance to Māori remains unknown.
Good in spirit but flaws remain
Good in spirit but flaws remain
There aren’t many left around the country, but in Invercargill, the licensing trust model is alive and well — controlling the sale and supply of alcohol in the city....
Urged to consider youth
Urged to consider youth
Southland's regional council has been challenged to up its game and engage with those who will one day pay the rates.
Invercargill council's treasure trove of gifts and art revealed
Invercargill council's treasure trove of gifts and art revealed
Two gifts which cost Invercargill City Council an "exorbitant" amount to transport home have remained in storage ever since.
Name change likely for Riverton park
Name change likely for Riverton park
A Riverton/Aparima park will likely have its name changed ahead of the Southland town's iconic pāua shell being moved there.
Uncertain future for remote Invercargill village
Uncertain future for remote Invercargill village
The future of homeowners living under unique conditions at an Invercargill reserve hangs in the balance.
Tentative response to Ngāi Tahu water offer
Tentative response to Ngāi Tahu water offer
An offer of support from Ngāi Tahu over water has been left on the table by Invercargill City Council for a second time in as many weeks.
Predator-free plan for Rakiura now leaping ahead
Predator-free plan for Rakiura now leaping ahead
An ambitious project to eradicate Stewart Island/Rakiura of various threats to native plants and wildlife is beginning to pick up speed.