Latest from Invercargill

Elderly man missing from care home
The 88-year-old left his care home in Glengarry around 7.30pm.

'Unacceptable' or 'humane': Council defends bolt gun dog death
Footage of a dog being euthanised sparks debate over the use of captive bolt guns.

City officials surprised by mystery weekend disappointment
Invercargill city officials surprised by holiday-maker's disappointment.

Six killed in grisly Mt Albert domestic attacks that shocked Auckland
Elderly man ruled insane after fatally injuring housekeeper then himself.

Empty shoes for people lost to suicide
Bereaved Kiwis are carrying the shoes of their lost loved ones around the country.

Macabre in Mt Albert: 'Death pact' family found after 11 days
Elderly man ruled insane after fatally injuring housekeeper then himself

Facial reconstruction a success for Invercargill grandma
She was bullied most of her life but now this grandmother can smile again.

Cop and police dog hit by fleeing car
Footage of the incident shows the limping police officer being led from the scene.

Teens arrested after pet goat shot
Three teenagers have been charged with firearms offences after shooting a pet goat.

Banker's death 'not suspicious'
Death of South Canterbury banker Michael Phillips not suspicious, police conclude

Blue Sky Meats posts $1.9m loss
The meat processor will review its unprofitable beef plant in Gore.

Cannabis oil user sparks evacuation
Police said residents near the unfolding incident were evacuated as a precaution.

Watch: Baby seal found in 'middle of nowhere' paddock
Invercargill man saves baby seal from paddock 10km from nearest shore.

The big chill - thousands still have no power
Aucklanders and North Islanders now shivering as temperatures plummet in winter storm.

6.4 quake struck in little-understood zone
Last night's 6.4 quake came from a seismic zone that has produced major recent quakes.

'It was a really long rolling earthquake'
A strong 6.4 quake struck south of New Zealand and was widely felt.

Heavy snow on the way for both islands
It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

Manurewa Intermediate wins supreme award
From one of the worst to one of the best: Manurewa Intermediate wins supreme award.

Labrador shot dead in owners' yard
An Invercargill couple found their pet dog dead on their lawn.

Father jailed for killing infant son
An Invercargill father attempted to cover up the truth about his son's death for two years

Police manhunt after elderly man stabbed
Police are hunting for an assailant who stabbed an elderly Southland man on Saturday night

Popular and fit teacher dies at gym session
The Waiuku College teacher collapsed at the gym next to students and teachers who did CPR.

Snow showers, heavy rain as cold blast hits
From today an active front will begin to cross the South Island, moving north.

Rocket Lab lift-off: What now?
Rocket Lab has to figure out how to go further after its successful space launch.

Fresh fog warnings for airports tonight
Air New Zealand has warned of potential flight disruption at four South Island airports.

Brrrrrr! Cold snap hits the north of NZ
A northwester warmed parts of the south, as those in the upper North Island shiver.

Dead ducks strewn on Invercargill street
VIEWERS BEWARE - GRAPHIC IMAGES. Dead ducks seen strewn on Invercargill streets.

Poisonous gas leak near Invercargill
Eight fire crews are working to find an Invercargill ammonia gas leak.

No plea in cop shooting case
Police officer charged with murdering his wife in Invercargill last month.