Royal Bush Demolition started taking down the east end of the frontage of the Club Hotel, on Bluffs main street, on Friday. The building has been closed due to earthquake risk and needed to be removed for the Bluff Oyster & Food festival to go ahead. Photo: Robyn Edie
Stuff's Southland Editor Che Baker joins Kathryn to look at Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark's apology for his interview with comedian Guy Williams in which he used an offensive term, prompting complaints from two councillors.
A coroner's hearing will get underway next week into the death of toddler Lachie Jones in Gore.
It's been more than five years since he drowned in oxidation ponds, and his father has been critical of the police investigation. And two buildings are finally being demolished - but not without complaints over cost.
Che Baker is the editor of the Southland Times.
