Matthew Rosenberg

Invercargill parking wardens are facing abuse on the back of rising parking fines approved by central government as councils in the South get a rise in revenue from increased parking fines.

A Southland marae is set to purchase a council-owned building it occupies for $1 following a drawn-out process.

Local democracy reporter Matthew Rosenberg looks at the state of the city as a new mayor gets set to take the chains.

A new surfer statue could soon be riding into town at Colac Bay/Ōraka - but it will not be cheap.

Environment Southland chair Nicol Horrell has defended speeding more than 100 times in his work car, saying it was mostly for overtaking.

Wild conifer trees are running rife in Southland with fears some areas could be overtaken in the next 30 years.

Invercargill mayoral hopeful Andrew Clark says a “frosty” relationship with brother Nobby didn't stop the current mayor sharing private thoughts on the current council.

An Invercargill mayoral candidate says he is still fit for office despite past events landing him in the headlines and court.

A project born out of passing time during wedding trips could soon become a popular attraction in rural Southland.

A project born out of passing time during wedding trips could soon become a popular attraction in rural Southland.

An Invercargill mayoral hopeful has been slammed by fellow candidates after his party website looks to have posted "dangerous" and sexually disturbing content online.

A southern council is asking the public to be mindful of its staff following an uptick in threatening behaviour and abuse.

An Invercargill mayoral hopeful has been slammed by fellow candidates after his party website looks to have posted "dangerous" and sexually disturbing content online.

Southland Mayor Rob Scott’s work car has been covered in advertising for his election campaign, but the council says he is not breaking any rules.

Budget blowouts have forced Invercargill City Council to propose changes to its subsidised travel programme for those living with impairments.

A bid to combine Southland’s four councils is not the first time the topic has been discussed.

Not being able to vote when it mattered most has prompted an Invercargill mana whenua representative to stand for council.