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He’s standing for mayor in two places. The mayor of one of those places is his brother. Their relationship is ‘frosty’
Invercargill mayoral hopeful Andrew Clark says a “frosty” relationship with brother Nobby didn't stop the current mayor sharing private thoughts on the current council.

Invercargill residents eye change at the top as mayor Nobby Clark stands aside
As the local body elections loom, Invercargill ratepayers are looking forward to a new order on council.

More than 100 traps found at popular Invercargill reserve
The traps were found around Sandy Point, which is used for walking, mountain biking and horse riding.

Over 100 traps found at popular Invercargill reserve
Invercargill City Council staff have removed the traps.

Invercargill mayor thought brother was 'taking the mickey' with bid for top job
Not only is Andrew Clark going by two names - he is also running for mayor in two regions.

NPC Rugby live updates: Southland v Otago
Follow all the action from Rugby Park, Invercargill.

On The Up: Invercargill teen Xavier Roughan’s farming idea wins Cambridge scholarship
Xavier, a keen beekeeper, also completed leukaemia treatment last year.

Nobby Clark stalls decision on mana whenua charter
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark has used his power as chair to delay a decision on a memorandum of understanding with mana whenua.

‘It was not accidental’: Sprinklers activated by person detained in Invercargill cell
Fire and emergency crews were called to the Invercargill Central Police Station on Tuesday night after a sprinkler system was purposefully activated.

Teens accused of 500km crime spree from Invercargill to Christchurch in stolen Uber Eats car
The teens allegedly stole the car while the Uber Eats driver left to deliver food.

Cannabis dealer to lose home after allegedly using drug money to pay mortgage
An Invercargill man is estimated to have earned around $1m from growing and supplying cannabis.

Invercargill mayoral candidates pitch back to basics approach ahead of election
For the first time since the 1990s an incumbent was not standing for reelection, and instead ratepayers have eight candidates to chose from.

Southland v Manawatu – NPC round three
Follow live coverage as Southland host Manawatu at Rugby Park in Invercargill in round three of the National Provincial Championship.

More than 100 traps found at popular Invercargill reserve
Invercargill City Council staff have removed the traps.

No brotherly love over Invercargill mayoralty bid
Nobby Clark believes his brother Andrew Maxwell Clark is far from the best choice for the role he’s vacating. His brother would beg to differ.

Live: Southland host Otago in anticipated southern derby
Follow live coverage as Southland host Otago at Invercargill Rugby Park in round one of the National Provincial Championship.

Council selling $650,000 land block for a dollar
The land known as the Webster Block is located near Waituna Lagoon — an area of ecological and cultural significance about half an hour from Invercargill.

At-risk Invercargill prisoners still being placed in dry cells, despite warnings
Corrections has continued locking suicidal Invercargill prisoners in rooms with no toilet or drinking water, despite being reprimanded for the practice six years ago.

‘Profound loss’: Invercargill businessman Rick Murrell dies on boating trip
Police are investigating the respected businessman’s death on Lake Manapouri overnight.

Central Otago Lakes patients forced to travel for hospital treatments
More than 3000 Central Otago Lakes patients were admitted to Dunedin and Invercargill hospitals last year because of limited local services, the Southern Lakes Health Trust says.

Iconic train, The Southerner, briefly set to return
A train which transported generations of travellers between Christchurch and Invercargill, is set to make a brief return - but it will be last stop Dunedin.