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Southland Stadium after 2010 snowfall - aerial view

The Southland Stadium lies flattened after the September, 2010, snow storm. Department of Building and Housing subsequently identified faulty remedial work to fix sagging roof trusses, along with welding that was either substandard or missing altogether. Police found no evidence of criminal liability. Invercargill City Council now faces a $27 million lawsuit from the building's owners. Credit: Southland Times