Bronze Burt to celebrate World’s Fastest Indian

A larger-than-life sculpture of the World’s Fastest Indian might soon be a permanent memorial to the achievements of one of Invercargill’s most celebrated sons.

Southland Times journalists strike

Southland Times journalists are on strike to protest stalled collective contract talks. (story updated here)

Sources say the Times’ editorial floor is this morning staffed by non-unionised managers, a junior reporter and an intern.