Invercargill
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.
Crash near Invercargill prompts ice warning
Snow and ice warnings are being issued for roads around the country after five vehicles crashed this morning.
Southern dairy research centre opens
The $20 million Southern Dairy Hub near Invercargill has officially opened today.
Southland publican sets up refugee welcome group
A Southland publican is setting up a group to welcome refugees to the region, in response to a backlash against the idea.
Steve Grieve: welcoming refugees to the deep south
Last month the Government announced Invercargill would join the six cities that resettle the 1000 refugees allowed in to New Zealand each year. Steve Grieve - manager of Speights Ale House in… Audio
Six more arrests over Invercargill death
Police say seven people have now been arrested over the death of a 19-year-old seriously assaulted at Stadium Southland.
Southland divided on whether it's ready to welcome refugees
Invercargill will be rolling out the welcome mat for its first former refugee arrivals later this year, but its leaders are still divided on whether the city is equipped to take them. Audio