A ‘privilege’ to share Indian culture at independence celebration
Invercargill's Indian community got together yesterday to celebrate 75 years of Indian independence with a big "jay hind", or salute to India.
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Brazilian may be deported after losing court appeal
Brazilian may be deported after losing court appeal
A High Court has rejected a Brazilian national's bid to have a serious charge against him quashed and his fate now lies with Immigration NZ.
Aim to work towards full recycle service
Aim to work towards full recycle service
Residents of the Gore district may eventually be able to recycle their plastic milk bottles again.
Stadium chairman honoured
Stadium chairman honoured
The support and contribution of Alan Dennis to the Invercargill community will be forever treasured and valued at the ILT Stadium Southland.
Arrests in Mataura after raid on Mongrel Mob HQ
Arrests in Mataura after raid on Mongrel Mob HQ
A raid on Mongrel Mob headquarters in Mataura on Friday led to three gang members being arrested.
Craft beer celebrated in style
Craft beer celebrated in style
Craft beer enthusiasts could finally enjoy a well-overdue cold one this weekend.
Man critical after stabbing assault in Invercargill
Man critical after stabbing assault in Invercargill
A man was left critically injured after a stabbing assault in Invercargill at the weekend.
Thriving Holstein Friesian stud family affair
Thriving Holstein Friesian stud family affair
A dairy stud in Eastern Southland that has existed for more than 100 years is a family affair .
Serious assault at Invercargill house
Serious assault at Invercargill house
A person has suffered serious injuries after an assault at an Invercargill house, police say.
Flyer’s public rides back on track soon
Flyer’s public rides back on track soon
The historic Kingston Flyer steam train will open for business to the public again from next month.
10 running for mayoralty, 33 for council
10 running for mayoralty, 33 for council
A wizard, a radio personality and a TikTok star have plenty of company in the 10-strong race for Invercargill’s mayoralty.
Man pointed air rifle at noisy neighbours
Man pointed air rifle at noisy neighbours
A man became so upset his children were woken up by loud music he pointed an air fifle at his neighbours and told them it was a gun.
New board game featuring Glo Bro teaches road safety
New board game featuring Glo Bro teaches road safety
A police constable has created her own board game with a Southland twist to teach people about road safety.
Student faces long path to recovery
Student faces long path to recovery
Family members of a 21-year-old University of Otago student who fell 12 metres while rock climbing in the US this week say it is easier to count the bones she did not break in the accident.
Rock to be cleared from port entrance
Rock to be cleared from port entrance
South Port is looking to clear its harbour entrance.
Near miss of dog led to cemetery confrontation
Near miss of dog led to cemetery confrontation
A dog training session at the cemetery on a drizzly April night led to a trial in the Invercargill District Court after a man was accused of assaulting a woman he did not know.
Tong back to challenge for mayoralty
Tong back to challenge for mayoralty
The mayoralty race for the Southland District Council will be between six candidates but it is not as wide open as it once was.
Last-minute rush of candidates
Last-minute rush of candidates
Worry about a lack of candidates for the local body elections in the Gore district has been allayed, good numbers having put their hands up.
Push on to stop stock wandering
Push on to stop stock wandering
Police are called to deal with wandering stock nearly every day in the South.
Headaches lead to hospitalisation
Headaches lead to hospitalisation
It has been an up-and-down week for Invercargill city councillor Ian Pottinger.