Invercargill

Transforming a biscuit tin into an artwork is the latest challenge issued to Southland artists by Invercargill artist and cafe owner, Sylvie Boutelje-Chasteau. Lynn Freeman speaks with the cafe owner… Audio, Gallery

Raised in a Maori speaking household in the Far North, Rewi Pene teaches at Te Wharekura o Arowhenua school in Invercargill, and is currently learning his seventh language. He joins Anna to chat about… Audio

Chef Ethan Flack has returned to Invercargill after years working in Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK. He plans to open a food space where he can tell the stories of Southland's farmers and… Audio

Plans are being laid by a citizens coalition in Invercargill to topple Sir Tim Shadbolt as Mayor, come next year's local body elections.

The city is already on course for its fourth deputy mayor in… Audio

Invercargill residents are ready for a breath of fresh air from their council by-election after months of turmoil.

A councillor role has been empty since the deputy mayor resigned in October, citing… Audio

The construction of a new charity hospital in Invercargill took a massive step forward yesterday, with the first sledgehammer blows to the suburban pub it will replace. Audio

Niwa McIroy became a star in Mexico's iconic lucha libre wrestling scene soon after after landing there in 2016. But earlier this year he was forced to put his international career on hold and head… Audio

Widespread snowfalls continue to impact parts of the South Island, while wind warnings are in place for parts of the lower east coast of the North Island.

Seven Highways remain shut and warnings are… Audio

The Invercargill City Council has approved a draft plan, addressing concerns from the Department of Internal Affairs about rising tension among councillors and about the council's ability to govern

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Ashburton native Tony Price has been involved in NASCAR racing in the US for more than three decades. He's Calling Home today from the lifestyle block he and wife Cindy have owned in Charlotte, North… Audio

Invercargill leaders are upset with the government's decision to merge the country's polytechnics, saying it will kill off Southland's already successful model. Stand up for SIT campaign director… Video, Audio

Invercargill councillor Lesley Soper says she is concerned about Mayor Tim Shadbolt, who she says is increasingly confused, losing track at council meetings and going off on tangents. She spoke to… Video, Audio

Some Invercargill councillors have raised concerns this week that mayor Tim Shadbolt is struggling to follow what's happening in meetings and is often going on tangents. Reporter Logan Church asked… Video, Audio

Invercargill contract milker Tangaroa Walker is looking at drying off his herd of 500 cows after a great season. He says milk production is up 15 percent on last year and grass and winter crops are… Video, Audio

Reza-Abdul Jabbar believes he is the only Muslim dairy farm owner in New Zealand. He is also the Imam at the Southland Mosque – the most southern in the world. Reza came to New Zealand from West… Audio, Gallery