Matthew Rosenberg

Threats to public safety have come to light in accidentally released material for Emergency Management Southland.

Details from a private meeting about an embattled bird sanctuary in Southland will remain secret for now, despite strong community interest.

Environment Southland election hopefuls shared their views on the big issues facing the region at a candidate discussion last night.

Just two Southland councillors have managed a perfect meeting attendance across the past term.

Invercargill deputy mayor Tom Campbell has put his exemplary attendance record down to “God-gifted” health.

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.