Latest from Invercargill

Company ordered to pay for tea breaks

The 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.

Police refuse to release findings

Police are refusing to release any findings in relation to car of missing man John Beckenridge until all forensic testing is complete.

Driver freed after truck crash

A 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.

'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.

Prince Harry charms Southland

Prince Harry charmed his way into the hearts of many southerners on the second leg of his royal tour.

Forensic testing continues on car

Forensic testing is continuing today on the car of missing man John Beckenridge after it was hauled from the foot of a cliff.

Missing boy: Car wreckage examined

Police say they still do not know whether bodies have been found in the car linked to missing Invercargill boy Michael Zhao-Beckenridge.

Man sought over burglaries targeting elderly victims

Driver trapped after accident with fuel tanker

A seriously injured driver was trapped in his vehicle after it and an empty fuel tanker collided in Invercargill today.

11-year-old now missing for a week

Police still have fears for the wellbeing of 11-year-old Mike Zhao-Beckenridge, who has now been missing for a week.

Missing stepfather urged to contact police

Fears grow for missing 11-year-old boy

Concern 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.

On-the-run couple arrested

A couple who were on the run after allegedly assaulting and threatening a woman with a knife and stealing a car have been arrested in Dunedin.

Meat worker bullied at 'the guts table'

A former meatworks employee, who complained of intimidation by a fellow worker after he cut up animal hearts in front of him, has been awarded $5000.

Invercargill 'cat lady' finds homes for 22 cats

Most of the 25 cats owned by Invercargill woman Averil Gardiner have been rehomed to meet a court's deadline.

21 days to get rid of 22 cats

'The time has come for reality to sink in,' said a judge as he ordered an Invercargill woman to dispose of 22 of cats.

Invercargill 'cat lady' denies charges

An Invercargill woman went to great lengths to hide her face yesterday during a court hearing over the 25 cats she keeps on her property.

Pickaxe-wielding teen robs shop

A pickaxe-wielding teenager in a disguise robbed a shop early this morning.