10 arrested in Southland drugs bust
Ten people have been arrested on drugs and firearms charges following a two-week police operation in Western Southland.
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Flood-damaged Southland bridge closed
Flood-damaged Southland bridge closed
A Southland bridge has been closed due to floodwater damage.
Service may take pressure off Queenstown: manager
Service may take pressure off Queenstown: manager
The new Invercargill to Auckland air service should attract a lot of travellers now using Queenstown or Dunedin airports, Invercargill Airport's general manager says.
Opposition to bar voiced at meeting
Opposition to bar voiced at meeting
A proposed pop-up container bar in Invercargill faced opposition at this week’s Invercargill City Council (ICC) meeting.
Early Christmas at Ascot Park Raceway
Early Christmas at Ascot Park Raceway
Christmas is coming early to Invercargill today and the annual Christmas at the Races meeting is expected to draw thousands of people.
Roading project progresses
Roading project progresses
The NZ Transport Agency has issued an update on the Edendale realignment project.
Direct flights between Invercargill and Auckland to be trialled
Direct flights between Invercargill and Auckland to be trialled
The first ever direct air service will be trialled between Invercargill and Auckland next year.
24m-high mural for central city hotel
24m-high mural for central city hotel
The Invercargill Licensing Trust will unveil a mural in January which it believes will provide the city with one of the tallest street murals in New Zealand.
Hopes cruise ship visit will set precedent
Hopes cruise ship visit will set precedent
Riverton has experienced a cruise ship visit for the first time, bringing more than 100 cycling enthusiasts to the the town.
Maternity petition put on hold
Maternity petition put on hold
A petition challenging the Southern District Health Board's decision to downgrade the status of the Lumsden Maternity Centre has been put on hold.
'He was a monster': Survivor shines light on dark past
'He was a monster': Survivor shines light on dark past
Windows covered by a psychedelic paint job concealed a dark secret in Invercargill. Now one victim of a Marist Brother who raped children is letting the sunlight in. Chris Morris reports
Local heroes recognised for doing 'exceptional things'
Local heroes recognised for doing 'exceptional things'
Eight ''everyday'' Southlanders who do ''exceptional things'' were recognised last night at the 10th annual Kiwibank Local Hero Awards in Invercargill.
Chinese garden work to stop after budget blowout
Chinese garden work to stop after budget blowout
The Invercargill City Council has voted to stop work on a planned Chinese friendship garden as another budget blowout was revealed at a council meeting.
'Heartfelt thanks' for aid after accident
'Heartfelt thanks' for aid after accident
The family of an Invercargill mother killed in a horror crash have thanked the members of the public who rushed to her aid.
Cricket museum to visit Invercargill
Cricket museum to visit Invercargill
The New Zealand Cricket Museum is moving to Invercargill - temporarily.
Two serious after Southland crash
Two serious after Southland crash
Two people have been seriously injured in a crash in Southland this afternoon.
$4.5 million build blowout surprise
$4.5 million build blowout surprise
Invercargill City Council chief executive Clare Hadley believes the council was "naive'' to budget for 100% occupancy at an inner-city property development, and ratepayers are set to pay the price.
Portrayal of victim 'difficult' to hear
Portrayal of victim 'difficult' to hear
Family members of a man murdered in Invercargill say it has been "extremely difficult'' having to listen to the manner in which his character has been portrayed.
Claim car speeding before fatal crash
Claim car speeding before fatal crash
The car involved in a collision with a station wagon in Invercargill that killed a mother of two was heard speeding through suburban streets before it failed to give way, those living nearby say.
Conditional discharge over choking incident
Conditional discharge over choking incident
A choker hold was not self-defence, a judge told a man who appeared in the Dunedin District Court after causing spinal injuries to his victim during a camping trip.