Invercargill
Sir Tim Shadbolt says the polytech 'mega merger' will be disastrous
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has slammed the polytech merger proposal, saying it would be disastrous for the Southern Institute of Technology in his city. Audio
Direct Invercargill-Auckland flights set to launch
A new Air New Zealand route between Invercargill and Auckland will start in August.
Direct flights between Invercargill and Auckland to be trialled
Next year will see Air New Zealand trial its first ever direct flights between the two cities.
$15 tourist levy for Stewart Island too much, locals argue
The Stewart Island visitor levy has been set at $5 since it was introduced in 2013, but now the council is proposing to hike it to $15 to help cover the cost of upgrading its buildings - but that's… Audio
Beyond the Beehive: Mental Health
As part of our One Year On series, reporter Max Towle and cameraman Luke McPake have driven the length of the country to gauge what impact the coalition government is having on people's lives. In the… Video, Audio
Invercargill library wins international acclaim
Invercargill's public library has won an international accolade for a Kardashian inspired Facebook marketing campaign. Its campaign features six librarians posing in the infamous Kardashian family… Audio
The Colombian refugees who call Invercargill home
In the last three months, a small but growing number of Colombian refugees have moved to Invercargill for a second chance, with hopes to finally be in a place where they can live in peace. Video, Audio
Pleas for Southland Museum to remain open amid arts funding boost
Critics opposing Southland Museum's closure says it should stay open, as Invercargill City Council announces a $40 million funding boost to reinvigorate arts and culture. Video, Audio
Southland Museum closing due to earthquake risk
The distinctive pyramid-shaped Southland Museum and Art Gallery in Invercargill, which employs 41 people and houses more than 100 tuatara, will close to the public on Thursday. Audio
Shadbolt in first Southland defamation jury trial for 99 years
A defamation trial against Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt has been told he used a series of newspaper columns to damage a political opponent. Video, Audio
Large fire at Invercargill forest company yard
The Invercargill-Bluff Highway is closed to traffic as firefighters battle a large fire in a forest company yard. Sally Chesterfield from the Fire Service speaks to John Campbell. Audio
Heat affects Invercargill residents
New Zealand's southern-most city, Invercargill, has been experiencing record temperatures - in the 30s. Audio
Ex-cop jailed for life after guilty plea for wife's murder
Killer police officer Benjamin McLean was sentenced to life in prison in the High Court at Invercargill, for murdering his wife. The 48-year-old pleaded guilty last Friday to the murder of Verity… Audio
Parents won't accept apology from school over seclusion room
The parents of a boy held in an Invercargill school's seclusion room say they are disappointed the Chief Ombudsman's report into the use of the room didn't go further. Audio
Māori lawyer teaching te Reo in Invercargill
A Māori law graduate from Hamilton has started teaching te Reo Māori lessons at a law firm in Invercargill in a push to see the language more commonly used by lawyers. Georgia Woodward says te Reo has… Audio
Invercargill urged to conserve water after pump station blast
Invercargill's council says it hopes a water pumping station that exploded yesterday will be repaired by this afternoon. Residents and businesses are being asked to conserve water until the Waikiwi… Audio
Invercargill library Kardashian photoshoot goes viral
A group of playful library employees from Invercargill have paid homage to the Kardashian's 10th anniversary, recreating their magazine cover. Video, Audio
Bolt vs lethal injection
David Mallor of Massey University says bolt guns are as humane as lethal injections for euthanising animals. Audio
Invercargill toddler's fatal head injury 'not an accident'
A coroner has ruled that the toddler's death in the care of her babysitter was non-accidental, but it is unlikely anyone will be held responsible.
