Latest from Invercargill

Three mayoral races you should know about

The most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.

Popular NZ TikTok influencer arrested for attempted murder in US

Darren Maheno has been incarcerated in the United States for the past two weeks.

Drunk driver who killed caught again

Victim's brother describes latest drinking episode 'bloody ridiculous... pure stupidity."

Nursing student hopes to prove worth in visa battle

Maia Matubis is immersing herself in her studies for a future in New Zealand.

Firefighter killed by pet stag during roar season

The stag was four years old and had been bottle-reared by the firefighter and his partner.

One dead after car rolls into waterway

The alarm was raised about 10am.

Info sought on aggravated robbery of service station

Police need the public's help to investigate an aggravated robbery in Invercargill.

Use of police dog to arrest abusive driver an 'overreaction' - IPCA

The canine handler then commanded his dog to bite the driver.

Blood on his boots: Man found guilty of grievous bodily harm

Corey Norman Milne stomped on an unconscious man and nearly killed him at a party.

'One less weight in my life': Sister's relief young mum's killer won't get out of jail early

Samuel Samson murdered Azalia Wilson while they were in a motel room with their baby.

'It's not worth the risk': Police nab motorist five times over alcohol limit

Member of the public reported concerns about the man's hair-raising driving in Southland.

17-year jail term remains for man who brutally killed partner

Azalia Wilson was so badly injured she was unrecognisable, the court said.

Motel where murder accused stayed was bugged by police

The woman was at the motel while her house was forensically searched.

A Ukrainian family fled to NZ to escape war. Tragedy struck just eight weeks later

Leonid Yurasov's 'most cherished dream' was for his family to be together in safety.

'Do you have any idea?': Murder accused's chilling messages to victim's mother

A week after his death, Sandy Graham sent Dale Watene's mother a friend request.

Man found in shallow grave died in 'a terrible accident', court told

Case focuses on how Dale Watene died before ending up buried in Longwood Forest.

Man stroked leg of 16yo in changing room, went into hotel room where 12yo girl was

Nathan Ngarimu Collier was already on the child sex offender register.

Judge references death penalty while sentencing young drug dealer

Judge tells young drug dealer he would be hanged if in Singapore, "no questions asked".