Invercargill jet link to Auckland launched
History was made last night as Invercargill Airport became the first regional airport of its kind to host a regular jet service in New Zealand.
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$19.5m boost for CBD project
$19.5m boost for CBD project
Invercargill's central city redevelopment will get a $19.5million injection loan from the Provincial Growth Fund.
Shane Jones lends $20m to city with 'one big vision'
Shane Jones lends $20m to city with 'one big vision'
The Government will lend Invercargill $19.5 million as part of a major commercial re-development in part of the southern city.
Pay rise 'bittersweet' victory for Sanford workers
Pay rise 'bittersweet' victory for Sanford workers
A pay rise for Sanford's Bluff workers has been described as a "bittersweet" victory.
Chief auditor asked to look at process
Chief auditor asked to look at process
An Invercargill recycling company has requested a formal investigation into a controversial waste management tender contract.
Monkey Island concern rising after camping area 'ripped out' in upgrade
Monkey Island concern rising after camping area 'ripped out' in upgrade
Community concern about Monkey Island is increasing, a recently launched petition gathering hundreds of signatures.
City's jet service to begin this weekend
City's jet service to begin this weekend
Invercargill Airport will become the first regional airport in New Zealand to host a regular jet service with the arrival of the inaugural Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Invercargill this...
Bridges closed due to 'serious threat'
Bridges closed due to 'serious threat'
Two more bridges have joined the list of closed bridges in Southland as their continued use would pose a "serious threat to public safety".
Sacked after colleague commented on her breasts
Sacked after colleague commented on her breasts
A Southland woman was sacked soon after making a complaint against an employee who made a lewd comment about her Tinder profile.
Citizenship rules thwart candidate
Citizenship rules thwart candidate
The end-of-game whistle has sounded for Mataura Licensing Trust board member Alan (Tiny) Byrne.
International pupils bond through sport
International pupils bond through sport
James Hargest College pupils got the chance to play pickleball as part of an International Sports Day organised by Southland Secondary School Sport.
Arrival of rescue helicopter boosts air ambulance service
Arrival of rescue helicopter boosts air ambulance service
A rescue helicopter is operational in Te Anau again, bringing the South Island's air ambulance service back up to full strength.
'Comfortable' about level of SIT autonomy
'Comfortable' about level of SIT autonomy
After a meeting with Education Minister Chris Hipkins, the head of the Southern Institute of Technology feels "comfortable" about the level of autonomy the polytech will have for the next two years.
Invercargill apprentice plumber taking on world
Invercargill apprentice plumber taking on world
NZ's best apprentice plumber Lauren Phillips, from Invercargill, is competing at the Olympics of skills-based jobs in Russia this week.
Teams tap into talents
Teams tap into talents
While a team from Tapanui School tried its luck at the 2019 EIS Technology Challenge, it was a team from Limehills School that won the first challenge of the day.
Uproar after mayor ends meeting
Uproar after mayor ends meeting
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt's decision to end a heated council meeting yesterday caused an uproar from some of his fellow councillors.
Delegation meeting Hipkins
Delegation meeting Hipkins
The Southern Institute of Technology chief executive believes a meeting with Education Minister Chris Hipkins will help clarify crucial points on the Government's merger plans.
One of two stolen police pistols still missing
One of two stolen police pistols still missing
A police pistol allegedly stolen by a wanted man in Gore last week is still missing.
Missing man found
Missing man found
A Gore man missing for a week has been found safe and well.
Invercargill service station targeted twice in five days
Invercargill service station targeted twice in five days
Police are appealing for information after cash and cigarettes were allegedly stolen from the same Invercargill service station in two incidences over the last few days.