Invercargill set for jobs boom
The organisation behind Invercargill's $200 million city centre redevelopment is predicting 300 to 500 new jobs will be created during construction.
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Rottweilers put down, inquiry ongoing
Rottweilers put down, investigation ongoing
The family of Oliver Beaumont, who was mauled by two Rottweilers in Winton on Sunday, say they are happy the dogs have been put down.
Serious concerns over missing Invercargill man
Serious concerns over missing Invercargill man
Police have "serious concerns" for the welfare of a man reported missing in Invercargill.
Dogs destroyed after vicious attack
'It's a relief': Dogs destroyed after vicious attack on autistic man
The woman who was first on the scene as two Rottweilers viciously mauled an autistic man says it is a "relief" they have been euthanised.
New Invercargill hotel consent bid to be lodged
New Invercargill hotel consent bid to be lodged
The Invercargill Licensing Trust is expected to lodge by the end of the week its application to build a new hotel in the city centre, an application which will almost certainly be publicly notified.
No excuse for Rottweiler attack - Hawkesby
No excuse for Rottweiler attack - Hawkesby
I find it particularly galling that the owner tried to justify this attack by saying that the dogs were just defending their home, "protecting it like any normal dog would".
School acts after fights posted online
School acts after pupils' fights posted online
Videos showing Southland school pupils fighting were posted on social media last week, prompting James Hargest College to take action.
'No way' victim provoked attack
'No way' autistic man provoked dog attack
The father of a man who was mauled by two Rottweilers in Winton on Sunday has rejected claims his son provoked the attack by entering the property where the dogs were.
Work on Homer Tunnel this week
Work on Homer Tunnel this week
The Homer Tunnel will be closed nightly from 6pm this week for maintenance work.
'They're not bad dogs': Rottweiler owner on attack
'They're not bad dogs': Rottweiler owner on attack
The owner of one of two rottweilers that attacked an autistic man in Southland yesterday is facing having his "best friend" put down - but insists the "lovely" dogs are not at fault.
Dogs attack man in Winton, one still loose
Dogs attack man in Winton, one still loose
Police were searching for a Rottweiler which attacked a man in the Southland town of Winton today, but it is understood the dog has now been located and has been taken to the pound.
Man shot while duck shooting airlifted to hospital
Man shot while duck shooting airlifted to hospital
Emergency services were called when a man was injured after being shot while duck shooting in western Southland this morning.
Two injured in crash near Gore
Woman seriously hurt in crash near Gore
Two people were injured in a crash near Gore this afternoon.
Water concerns
Water concerns
Edendale residents have aired frustration about the continuing low levels of the Edendale aquifer, and they are eager for solutions.
Farmers need to fight, Feds say
Farmers need to fight, Feds say
Farmers need to be prepared to fight for their livelihoods with the Southland Water and Land Plan, Federated Farmers says.
Fire crews contain domestic blaze in Invercargill
Fire crews contain domestic blaze in Invercargill
Four fire crews contained a blaze which swept through an Invercargill house and left a teenage boy in hospital yesterday afternoon.
Teen injured as fire tears through Invercargill house
Teen injured as fire tears through Invercargill house
Four fire crews have contained a blaze which swept through an Invercargill house and left a teenage boy in hospital this afternoon.
Missing Invercargill teen found safe
Missing Invercargill teen found safe
A Southland teenager who was reported missing last week has been found safe and well.
Health bosses seek public's input
Health bosses seek public's input
Southern region patients' voices need to be heard by the district health board and WellSouth PHO, the Community Health Council says.
Cows euthanised after truck rolls near Gore
Cows euthanised after truck rolls near Gore
Three cows had to be euthanised on the side of a Southland road this morning after a trailer on a stock truck rolled near Gore.