Invercargill
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.
Top chef teams up with Southland producers
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
Invercargill leadership stoush: Calls grow for Shadbolt to go
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
Confidence as Invercargill City Council gets new councillor
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
Breakthrough in Southland Charity Hospital plans
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 McIlroy: from lucha libre to Lower Hutt
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
Clutha hit hard by spring snow dump
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
Invercargill Council approves plan to deal with rising tensions
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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Calling Home: Tony Price in Charlotte, North Carolina
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
‘Gloves off’ as Southland leaders fight govt over polytechnic merger
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
Tim Shadbolt’s performance as mayor slipping – councillor
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
Is it time for Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt to go?
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
Proud to be a dairy farmer
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
Protest planned after footage emerges of school assault
Pupils at a Southland school and their parents are organising a protest next week after a second video circulated on social media today showing assaults that appear to involve children from the… Audio
Farming and faith: Southland dairy farmer and spiritual leader Reza-Abdul Jabbar
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
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