Push for traction on museum work
An attempt has been made to get redevelopment of Southland’s museum moving.
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Licensing trust sheds workers
Licensing trust sheds workers
Eighty-seven people will be made redundant by Invercargill licensing trust ILT in the first wave of job losses expected at several southern licensing trusts.
Yacht’s 85th festivities include free cruise
Yacht’s 85th festivities include free cruise
The 85th anniversary celebrations of a Te Anau-based yacht included more than 600 people enjoying a free cruise over the weekend.
Almost 90 jobs go from Invercargill licensing trust
Almost 90 jobs go from Invercargill licensing trust
Eighty-seven of ILT's 606 workforce will be made redundant after staff restructuring due to Covid-19 impacting the hospitality sector.
Sacked worker wins $20,000 from convenience store boss
Sacked worker wins $20,000 from convenience store boss
A sacked Southland worker has been awarded $15,000 in compensation after her unjustified dismissal - saying it left her unable to buy Christmas presents for her daughter and caused her emotional...
Highway reopens after two injured in Invercargill crash
Highway reopens after two injured in Invercargill crash
A crash near Invercargill this afternoon has left two people injured and closed State Highway 1 for a time.
Homicide inquiry launched after man’s body identified
Homicide inquiry launched after man’s body identified
Police have launched a homicide inquiry into the death of an Otautau man.
Long winter ahead after two crises
Long winter ahead after two crises
With a population of about 2500, tourism and visitor spend contributes hugely to the Te Anau economy; the compounded impact of the February storm and Covid-19 has left businesses in a tough position. Laura Smith reports.
Homicide inquiry after body found in Southland
Homicide inquiry after body found in Southland
Police today said they had launched a homicide inquiry after the body of a missing Southland man was found yesterday.
Discovery of body 'heartbreaking'
Discovery of body heartbreaking, says friend of missing man
Family and friends of missing Southland man Dale Watene had been preparing themselves for the worst, but news yesterday a body had been found was "heartbreaking", a close friend of Mr Watene said.
Crash in Kingston
Crash in Kingston
Emergency services have been called to a crash in Kingston this morning.
Southland council not interested in toll road to West Coast
Southland council not interested in toll road to West Coast
The Southland District Council says it has no interest in revisiting the Haast-Hollyford road proposal.
SIT chief exec to contest seat
SIT chief exec to contest seat
Penny Simmonds has been selected by the National Party to contest the Invercargill electorate at the 2020 general election.
Most consent hearings able to proceed
Most consent hearings able to proceed
Most Environment Southland (ES) consent hearings, on pause because of the Covid-19 situation, can now continue at Alert Level 2.
Body found in Southland forestry block
Body found in Southland forestry block
Police say they have found the body of a man believed to be missing Southland man Dale Watene.
Air traffic decision opposed
Air traffic decision opposed
The decision to pull air traffic control services from Invercargill Airport is disappointing, general manager Nigel Finnerty says.
'Areas of interest' in search for Southland man
'Areas of interest' in search for Southland man
Police have identified some "areas of interest" in their search for a Southland man who has been missing for more than a month.
Feedback for CBD project until June 12
Feedback for CBD project until June 12
The Invercargill CBD redevelopment could be in jeopardy if the Invercargill City Council doesn’t stump up an extra $16million towards the project.
SIT chief exec National Party's Invercargill candidate
SIT chief exec National Party's Invercargill candidate
Penny Simmonds has been selected by the National Party to contest the Invercargill electorate for the 2020 General Election.
How Stewart Island's sole policeman handled lockdown
How Stewart Island's sole policeman handled lockdown
Stewart Islands's sole charge policeman says he had no major issues during the lockdown on the small island.