Southland
Mum wanted to leave Lachlan Jones out of will - grandfather
The boy's paternal grandfather said he had no issues with Michelle Officer until she told him that, an inquest has heard.
'Transport disadvantaged': Inequity proving a barrier in Invercargill
Transport inequities are proving a barrier for some young people in Invercargill, preventing them from joining in group activities.
Late night, backyard call from kiwi startles homeowner
'I didn't expect it to be that large': When Eugene Dementyev heard a tap at his back door, he thought it was a cat.
Boy racer's car crashes into bystanders, injuring two
A person was taken to hospital and the driver's car impounded after the incident.
Neighbour says she heard 3-year-old Lachlan on night he went missing
A neighbour of Lachlan Jones says she heard him banging around her washhouse, hours after his family is accused of killing him.
'Don't say I neglected my child', mother tells inquest into son's death
An emotionally charged inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones has exposed ructions between his separated parents and accusations his body was dumped. Audio
Inquest begins for toddler found dead in Gore wastewater ponds
The coroner says the boy's death is unimaginable and he hopes the inquest will find answers.
ANZ Premiership Netball: Silver Fern Maddy Gordon injured as Pulse overcome Southern Steel
The Central Pulse withstood a Southern Steel onslaught to prevail 54-46 in their ANZ Premiership Netball match in Wellington.
Inquest begins after toddler found dead in the town's wastewater ponds
A coronial inquest into the death of a Gore toddler found in the town's wastewater treatment ponds is set to start in the Invercargill District Court .
Southland teens 'stayed put and followed instructions' - police
The five boys were rescued overnight after getting lost on the Makarewa Falls track in the Hokonui Hills.
Quick thinking helps save bush-walking teenagers lost in the dark
The five were walking on Makarewa Falls track in the Hokonui Hills, near Gore, but lost their way after dark.
Injured man gives up waiting for help after seven hours at hospital ED
Facing an all-night wait, Binn Wharton went home. By the time he was seen the next day, he was nauseous, shaking and needed IV antibiotics. Audio
Churches look to ditch insurance over high costs
Some Catholic churches are ditching traditional insurance policies - and say the money could be better used elsewhere. Audio
Wilding pine work 'will go backwards' with reduced funding
Land cleared of the pest plants is now "prime for re-infestation".
Proposed 21.4% rates rise hardest issue for problem-ridden council
Councillors spent Tuesday going through a list of what it could cut to get the rates rise down from an initial 40 percent increase.
Deputy mayor almost steps aside over misunderstanding
The incident involved an email referring to an investigation into a combined Three Waters entity for Otago and Southland.
'Gone berserk': Vandals plague public toilets
A public toilet block in a small town is battling ongoing vandalism, forcing the council to explore new solutions.
Bright aurora light up Southern photographers
Two nights of bright aurora have had night photographers running for their cameras to capture the multicoloured skies.
Complainants tight-lipped over Invercargill mayor’s apology
The two councillors who lodged a code of conduct complaint against Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark will not comment on his recent apology.
Around the motu: Tess Brunton in Dunedin
North Otago gold mine OceanaGold has unveiled a fully electric excavator and the race is on to secure a water supply for the Otago town of Lawrence. Audio