Newstalk ZB host and prominent broadcaster Marcus Lush has announced he will throw his hat in the ring for Invercargill mayor.He confirmed the news to fellow broadcaster Heather du Plessis-Allan this evening.It is understood he... Read...
The man accused of murdering Chad Parekura on Don St in Invercargill on April 23 can now be named.Naya Ropiu Fabian Wharekura, 27, appeared before Justice Cameron Mander in the High Court at Invercargill today for a case review... Read...
A woman`s body has been pulled from a submerged car which crashed into a Southland river.A police spokesperson said the single-vehicle crash happened last night on Ferry Rd, west of Invercargill. The incident was reported to emergency... Read...
Sir Tim Shadbolt`s prediction for how he can win another term as Invercargill mayor appears to be falling into place.Last year, Shadbolt said his path to victory would be easier if it was a crowded race, and with seven candidates... Read...
The contentious issue of Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt`s rental car will be brought to the council table tomorrow as tensions around the matter continue.While deputy mayor Nobby Clark said Sir Tim declined provisions offered... Read...
The mayor of Invercargill says he has forked out more than $500 for a rental car to travel to a conference after a request to cover the cost was stymied by his deputy.Sir Tim Shadbolt paid $523 on the hire car to travel to Palmerston... Read...
`You didn`t steal from us you stole from hungry families` is the message from a Southland Charity fleeced of donations destined for struggling whanau. Read...
The mayor of Invercargill is calling foul, saying his deputy stymied his travel plans and he will have to get a taxi from Wellington to Palmerston North as a result.Sir Tim Shadbolt said in statement that he would have no choice... Read...