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Bedroom window shot at in firearms incident
It is understood the bedroom window was hit by shotgun pellets.
Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
Man charged with attempted murder after woman critically injured
The accused appeared before JP Chris Rodgers on Saturday morning.
Woman in critical condition, man arrested after incident in Invercargill
Man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and attempted murder.
Police seek vehicle linked to Invercargill gang shootings
One of the shootings left two teenagers seriously injured.
Police release further details on former mayor Tim Shadbolt’s driver licence suspension
In April 2021, the former nine-time Invercargill mayor lost his licence.
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.
Bluff company fined $40k, banned from fishing for pāua
Permanent forfeiture of the vessel to be decided through Civil Court.
'No cancer': Doctor censured after failing to tell patient of diagnosis
The patient Joshua Linder has since died.
Amber-Lee Cruickshank case: Man who gave 'inconsistent' statements to police pursued
Detectives have received new information in investigation into toddler's disappearance.
Where art thou? Sir Tim Shadbolt portrait vanishes
Grinning portrait of the veteran mayor is nowhere to be seen.
Fingerprints give offender away
A man who delivered drugs to Invercargill Prison left his fingerprints behind.
Probe into bank's refusal to refund fleeced pensioner's $134,000
'Whoever has ultimately targeted the man, they’ve known what they were doing.'
Four hospital upgrade projects in South Island in limbo
Two are at Dunedin Hospital and two at Southland Hospital.
Man who kidnapped builder over botched job found guilty
William Taranaki Taingahue Rangi was found guilty after a two-hour deliberation.
'I'm in big, big trouble': Builder allegedly kidnapped, threatened after botched job
Court told builder was lured to a house and threatened with hedge trimmers.
Tears of frustration after fruit trees stolen
Thieves cleaned out the remaining trees at the weekend.
Man allegedly threw petrol, punched flatmate
Defence lawyer claims spilling of petrol on victim was accidental.
'Heartless': SBS bank refuses to refund pensioner's stolen $134k
"They have these ads, 'The bank with a heart'. F***ing heartless."
Driver charged over crash that killed teenager
Police charged 17-year-old driver with reckless driving causing death.
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
Operation Cobalt: Arrests made in Invercargill
Two patched Mongrel Mob members and an associate were arrested.
Watch: Departing Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt shows toll of loss in exit interview
Shadbolt is NZ's second longest-serving mayor after getting the Invercargill job in 1998.
'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidates
Tory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.
'I feel surprised': Shadbolt fails to get on Invercargill City Council
"I feel surprised not to be re-elected as a councillor, it will take some time to digest."
NZ's longest-serving mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt soundly beaten in Invercargill
The country's longest serving mayor Tim Shadbolt has lost the top job to Nobby Clark.
South Island iwi looks to restore land where aluminium has been produced since 1971
Ngai Tahu sign deal with Tiwai Point for major clean-up regardless of smelter's future.
Man arrested after Invercargill incident leaves three hurt, one critically
18-year-old man charged with wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.
One person in critical condition following disorder incident in Invercargill
Police said the parties involved are understood to be known to each other.
27-hour rainmaker: Slip closes highway, heavy downfall warnings for north
Rain descends on the North Island just in time for the school holidays.
Radio star on quitting Auckland, finding love - and his bid to be mayor
The talkback host and mayoral candidate is stepping up for the love of his family.
Man comes forward after hit-and-run
Ryan Phillips was walking home when he was struck by a vehicle that did not stop.