Proposed parking rise picks at pockets
Despite generating about $1.4 million a year in parking revenue, Invercargill City Council is proposing a 15% increase to on-street parking fees.
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Reserve status of land to be revoked
Reserve status of land to be revoked
The process to revoke a piece of Invercargill City Council reserve land to freehold status has begun.
Every medal has a story
Every medal has a story
On Anzac Day we see them everywhere: rows of medals pinned neatly to jackets, some worn on the left, some on the right.
Service to honour Lieutenant McLean
Service to honour Lieutenant McLean
The story of Tom McLean who farmed at Progress Valley will feature at the Tokanui Anzac Day service.
Another stage of trail completed in Fiordland
Another stage of trail completed in Fiordland
The Fiordland Trails Trust will celebrate completing another stage of the trail from the Lake Te Anau boat harbour to the boundary of the Fiordland National Park.
O’Connell off to Games
O’Connell off to Games
Maroon will always be lawn bowler Julie O’Connell’s favourite regional colour but soon she will be wearing the silver fern at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Defence immense for Steel in victory
Defence immense for Steel in victory
Georgia Heffernan’s beaming smile as the final whistle went said it all.
Defensive effort shines
Defensive effort shines
Stars players Amelia Walmsley and Martina Salmon and Steel's Carys Stythe and Jess Milne fight for the ball during the ANZ Premiership netball match between the Steel and Stars at ILT Stadium...
Solid defence spurs Barbarians to victory
Solid defence spurs Barbarians to victory
Eastern Northern Barbarians beat Pirates Old Boys 22-20 at Tokanui in round two of the Southland club rugby competition.
Otago Southland area to be split up
Otago Southland area to be split up
The nation-wide structure of pony clubs is changing.
Rural boom lifts profit
Rural boom lifts profit
A thriving rural economy has helped PGG Wrightson (PGW) lift its half-year profit 8% to $17.3 million.
Classic SpeedFest provides close racing
Classic SpeedFest provides close racing
Close finishes were prevalent throughout two days of motor racing action at the Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park over the weekend.
Highlanders to get crucial away win — just?
Highlanders to get crucial away win — just?
Round two of Super Rugby kicked off with two predictable results.
Bagrie-Howley’s team wins fours title
Bagrie-Howley’s team wins fours title
A men’s fours bowling team "scratched" together has gone through unbeaten to take the national title.
Frew delighted to have Steel core back in action
Frew delighted to have Steel core back in action
Southern Steel players have "ticked all the boxes" as they get put through their paces during preseason.
Trotting club race set for Ascot Park
Trotting club race set for Ascot Park
The Northern Southland Trotting Club’s race meeting is at Ascot Park Raceway, in Invercargill, this Sunday.
Team spot carrying on family legacy
Team spot carrying on family legacy
A Southland Boys’ High School student is following in the footsteps his grandfather made about 70 years ago.
Southern Gals snare gold at Masters Games
Southern Gals snare gold at Masters Games
Winning a gold medal is something many athletes strive for but few achieve.
Tinker, Matthews come out on top in finals
Tinker, Matthews come out on top in finals
Two bowlers, who are part of winning Southland champion of champion triples teams, triumphed on the green again at the weekend.
Blast not to be thing of the past
Blast not to be thing of the past
The Southern Blast will live on, after Netball South reversed its decision to cull the team.