New ZealandMass fainting on-stageNine children rehearsing for a singing contest at the Civic Theatre in Invercargill this afternoon have been rushed to hospital.08 Sep 03:16 AM
Banking and financeFormer property developer bankruptedMartin Hutchin sold investment properties in Invercargill and Huntly and was described as a "risk to the community".31 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandIdentity of mystery pooper may never be knownAn Invercargill aquatic centre targeted by a serial pooper earlier this year is now "incident free", says its relieved manager.29 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandPolice seek details of suspicious fireInvercargill police are seeking information about a suspicious fire in the city.19 Jul 05:36 AM
New ZealandBeckenridges 'are still alive'Locals in the remote Catlins area who saw John Beckenridge in the days before he disappeared with his 11-year-old stepson are adamant the pair are alive.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan sought over attack on studentInvercargill Police has urged members of the public to come forward with information about the assault of a female student.05 Jul 07:08 PM
New ZealandMissing boy could be 'brainwashed'A schoolboy believed to have been abducted by his stepfather could be suffering from the capture-bonding Stockholm syndrome: psychologist.24 Jun 07:51 AM
New ZealandTim Shadbolt facing defamation suitInvercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt is facing allegations of defamation from one of his city councillors.24 Jun 03:38 AM
New ZealandBeckenridge alias in PNGNew questions about the movements of John Beckenridge in the weeks before he snatched his stepson from school and disappeared have been raised.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandElectric fire at Invercargill schoolAn electrical fire at an Invercargill school is now under control after breaking out early this morning.16 Jun 07:06 PM
New ZealandMissing boy: Possible public sightingsPolice investigating the case of a missing Southland schoolboy are still hunting down leads that he is alive and remains in New Zealand.12 Jun 05:29 AM
New ZealandStricter checks at missing boy's schoolAn Invercargill school has changed its roll-checking procedures after a schoolboy, Mike Zhao-Beckenridge, was allegedly abducted by his stepfather.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharge follows truck driver's deathA man has been charged with causing the death of a Winton truck driver injured at a Christmas party in the town last year.22 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandFather in tears as court told of shootingStephen Phillip Long wiped away tears yesterday as the Invercargill District Court heard how he mistook his son for a white-tailed deer.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompany ordered to pay for tea breaksThe Meatworkers Union claimed for monies owed by Lean Meats after the company failed to provide paid rest breaks which it had agreed to in its employment contract.14 May 07:02 AM
New ZealandPolice refuse to release findingsPolice are refusing to release any findings in relation to car of missing man John Beckenridge until all forensic testing is complete.14 May 05:19 AM
New ZealandDriver freed after truck crashA truck driver was taken to Southland Hospital with moderate to serious injuries last night after being trapped in his crashed truck for almost four hours.13 May 10:06 PM
Royals'Why is my finger up Harry's nose?'Stewart Island pub quizmaster posts cheeky photo of prince as he experiences island life in the raw.10 May 09:40 PM
RoyalsPrince Harry charms SouthlandPrince Harry charmed his way into the hearts of many southerners on the second leg of his royal tour.10 May 08:05 AM
New ZealandForensic testing continues on carForensic testing is continuing today on the car of missing man John Beckenridge after it was hauled from the foot of a cliff.08 May 12:21 AM
New ZealandMissing boy: Car wreckage examinedPolice say they still do not know whether bodies have been found in the car linked to missing Invercargill boy Michael Zhao-Beckenridge.07 May 01:05 AM
New ZealandDriver trapped after accident with fuel tankerA seriously injured driver was trapped in his vehicle after it and an empty fuel tanker collided in Invercargill today.16 Apr 07:28 PM
New ZealandInvercargill woman attacked at knifepointA woman was attacked in her Invercargill home at knifepoint, police said.15 Apr 07:41 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing hindered by weatherThe Police National Dive Squad has left Curio Bay, as weather conditions continue to hamper the search for clues to the disappearance of an Invercargill boy and his stepfather.28 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing boyThe police national dive team has joined the Catlins search for missing 11-year-old Mike Zhao-Beckenridge and his stepfather, John Beckenridge.23 Mar 05:37 PM
LifestyleCommunity helps twins' familyAfter a heartbreaking terminal cancer diagnosis for newborn Southland identical twin girls the community has raised close to $30,000 for the grieving parents.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand11-year-old now missing for a weekPolice still have fears for the wellbeing of 11-year-old Mike Zhao-Beckenridge, who has now been missing for a week.20 Mar 05:58 AM
New ZealandFears grow for missing 11-year-old boyConcern for a missing 11-year-old Invercargill boy is growing as police continue to search for the boy and his stepfather, who is believed to have absconded with him five days ago.18 Mar 01:14 AM
