Ex-councillor loses stoush over gorse-covered land
A former Invercargill councillor has been ordered to clear her gorse-covered section after losing a battle with the council she once represented.
Youths arrested over armed Invercargill shop raid
Youths arrested over armed Invercargill shop raid
Two youths have been arrested following a robbery allegedly involving knives and a tyre iron which Invercargill shop staff shaken, police say.
Man killed by freight train named
Man killed by freight train named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a train incident in Invercargill.
Tsunami threat passes after 6.8 quake shakes Southland
Tsunami threat passes after 6.8 quake shakes Southland
The threat of tsunami activity off the West Coast has passed, following this afternoon's 6.8 earthquake off the coast of Southland.
Obituary: left a legacy for those to come
Obituary: left a legacy for those to come
Southern man Malcolm David MacKenzie lived a rich life guided by his passion for family, friends, community and conservation.
Armed group robs store
Armed group robs store
A group armed with knives and a tyre iron robbed an Invercargill store early yesterday, police say.
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Museum gets $500k boost
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Museum gets $500k boost
A funding boost for Southland’s new museum has been welcomed by Invercargill’s mayor — and he guarantees construction of the building is "on track" to be finished by the end of the year.
Knives, tyre iron part of aggravated robbery: police
Knives, tyre iron part of aggravated robbery: police
A group armed with knives and a tyre iron robbed an Invercargill store early this morning, police say.
Cancer diagnosis delayed by five years at Southland Hospital
Cancer diagnosis delayed by five years at Southland Hospital
A Southland Hospital patient’s lung cancer diagnosis was delayed by more than five years — by which stage it had become incurable, the Health and Disability Commission has found.
Avid walkers still going strong
Avid walkers still going strong
A local over-50s walking group have completed their annual three-day walk, despite dwindling numbers.
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Hint RMA reforms may aid projects
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Hint RMA reforms may aid projects
Resource Management Act (RMA) Reform Minister Chris Bishop has hinted projects such as the $1 billion Southland wind farm are more likely to make it across the line under his new RMA reforms.
Frustration city left out in revival of The Southerner
Frustration city left out in revival of The Southerner
The return of a popular train service is frustrating an Invercargill resident who believes the city has been "left out".
Councillors undecided about standing again
Councillors undecided about standing again
Southland councillors have highlighted a "challenging" term in office and many are undecided about the October election.
Variety on the menu
Variety on the menu
Organisers estimated more than 15,000 people attended the Southland Multicultural Trust Food Festival, held at the ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday.
New track put to test at BMX national champs
New track put to test at BMX national champs
Hundreds of riders put the Southland BMX Club’s new track to the test at the 2025 BMX New Zealand National Championships at the weekend.
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Parties disagree over suspension from caravan association
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Parties disagree over suspension from caravan association
Has wheels — will travel. But George Mismirigo cannot stay where he wants.
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Group not yet celebrating wind farm decision
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Group not yet celebrating wind farm decision
The group set up to oppose the declined Slopedown wind farm is not celebrating yet.
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Milford rivals join to lodge complaint
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Milford rivals join to lodge complaint
The fight over rights to use the port in Milford Sound Piopiotahi rages on, reports Mary Williams.
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Tourist ‘100% sure’ he sighted a moose
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Tourist ‘100% sure’ he sighted a moose
Fiordland's wild moose chase has been reignited by an American vet who is "100% sure" he spied the mysterious creature while tramping.
Importance of park emphasised
Importance of park emphasised
The Invercargill public has spoken of the importance of a large park which has sparked recent debate over potential development.