New ZealandMayor slammed for comparing himself to JesusNorth Shore Mayor Andrew Williams is facing fresh criticism over an Easter email to councillors, which began: "Two blokes got crucified this week..."17 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand$20,000 fine for glass in rubbishA woman has been charged after a broken window pane severed a leg artery of a rubbish truck runner who collected the bag.17 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity folk asked to watch water useCity-dwellers are being asked to save water around the home after three months of record-dry conditions.16 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Roughan<i>John Roughan:</i> Ugly wharf sheds worth a second lookJohn Roughan writes that we should live with the Queens Wharf sheds for a while before making decisions we may regret later.16 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNow it's a tent for Queens WharfPlanning has started for a giant tent to be erected on Queens Wharf for the Rugby World Cup on the site of one of two 98-year-old cargo sheds.13 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrentice offers 'hardest test in years' - ShadboltMayor Tim Shadbolt believes Invercargill voters would favour his political experience over the singing career of challenger Suzanne Prentice.12 Apr 03:35 AM
New ZealandPrentice takes on Tim Shadbolt for mayoraltyTime-consuming and unproductive "distractions" involving Tim Shadbolt's council are behind Suzanne Prentice's bid to become Invercargill's new mayor.12 Apr 01:39 AM