Invercargill
Public meeting held as Invercargill has surge in crime
'An inappropriate level of youth crime.' The country's southern most city is holding a public meeting as Invercargill experiences a surge in crime. The mayor Nobby Clark says as well as youth crime… Audio
Retail spending in Invercargill had 8% growth in December
While much of the country has been tightening its belt, and pulling back on retail therapy, it appears Southland shoppers are bucking the trend. Figures released by ASB show retail spending… Audio
Around the motu: Logan Savory in Southland
The Invercargill City Council will hold its first meeting of the year today led by Acting Mayor Tom Campbell. Audio
Sucessful and influential NZ netball coach dies after illness
One of New Zealand's most successful and influential netball coaches, Robyn Broughton has died, after a recent illness. She's best known as coach of the supremely successful Southern Sting from 1998… Audio
New digs for Invercargill celebrity tuatara 'Henry'
Invercargill City Council's Caroline Rain updates us on their most senior citizen. Audio
Around the motu: Tess Brunton in Dunedin
Southland/Otago mayors have been divided over whether to challenge the Dunedin Hospital design cuts, Tess talks to Kathryn about the apology for the communications failure.
Also an update on water… Audio
Instant Coffee - Invercargill Invention?
Did instant coffee start in Invercargill? To help us get to the bottom of it, Southland Museum Manager Wayne Marriott. Audio
Nobby Clark steps into Tim Shadbolt's shoes as mayor of Invercargill
Nobby Clark has taken the top job in Invercargill, ousting the country's longest serving mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt.
Police appeal for sightings of vehicle linked to Invercargill hit and run
Invercargill police are searching for what they believe to be a dark-coloured Toyota Hilux in relation to a hit and run in Invercargill on Sunday.
The Week in Detail: Lotto, rugby and local elections
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The 'spicy' mayoral races you haven't heard about
Outside our bigger cities, Aotearoa's smaller centres are seeing stacked races and fraught local issues. Audio
Gang-affiliate arrested in Invercargill after initially fleeing police
Police in Invercargill have arrested and charged a man with Nomad gang links following an alleged fleeing driver incident last Friday.
Invercargill charity theft leaves families without food
"You didn't steal from us you stole from hungry families" is the message from a Southland Charity fleeced of donations destined for struggling whānau.
Invercargill deputy mayor Nobby Clark enters race for top job
The Invercargill mayoral race has thrown up another curveball, with deputy mayor Nobby Clark now entering the fray.
The Black Shag Cafe
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
Multi-lingual school teacher learning his seventh language
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
Sir Tim upbeat despite turbulent year
"If I can survive this, I can probably do another three or four terms," Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt said in June, from the comfort of his large, open office.
Man's $90,000 bequest will fund bike park
Otatara man Derek Gostelow left the money to the Invercargill City Council to help fund community projects.
Midwife shortage at Invercargill Hospital an 'extreme risk' - DHB
Invercargill Hospital has just 17 percent of the midwives it needs, and is an "extreme risk," Southern District Health Board chief executive Chris Fleming says.
Invercargill City Council votes to phase out independent oversight
The Invercargill City Council has voted to start phasing out independent oversight of its governance from next month following a turbulent period.