South Island
“Iceland: Same, Same, Different”
The Pacific and Nordic regions couldn't be further from each other but in this episode Phil Vine's out to find discover some uncanny similarities between NZ and Iceland, and where we really are poles… Audio
Southern Splendour New Zealand
Cromwell photographer and videographer Stephen Patience has a launched a spectacular video production that took him five years to complete. He's condensed thousands of images into a four minute… Audio
Weather: Sharp storm brings widespread disruption to south
A short, sharp storm has brought widespread disruption to the South Island.
Roads have closed due to flooding or trees being downed, power was cut to thousands of homes and businesses, and on the… Audio
South Island braces for deluge of snow and freezing temperatures
A second cold front is forecast to bring fresh snow to sea level in Dunedin and Christchurch tonight, with up to 20cm expected to fall on higher parts of Banks Peninsula.
Police efforts to locate suspected murder victim Anaru Moana ramp up in South Island
Investigations into the disappearance of Moana, who has not been seen since December and whom police believe has been murdered, are ramping up this week.
South Island ski fields primed and ready for season opening
The snow guns are primed and the forecast is promising with less than a month until South Island ski fields start opening.
Covid-19: South Island healthcare providers prepare for Omicron wave
Some general practices and community health providers say they're already stretched and are bracing for cases to peak over next few weeks.
Hector's dolphin calf found dead on West Coast
Eleven of the endangered species have been found dead around the South Island since November - eight of them calves.
Fox River landfill clean up finally completed at a cost of over $3m
Thousands of kilograms of rubbish were washed out to sea in 2019, when an old landfill on the banks of the Fox River became exposed during flooding.
New young adult novel based on Kiwi maritime tragedy
It sounds like every teen or tween's worst nightmare: mum and dad drag you off to an uninhabited island for the summer with no wifi or Netflix. And it's the premise of Elizabeth Pulford's new book, a… Audio
South Island hospitality hoping for busy weekend in traffic light system
The entire South Island has been placed in the orange light setting, meaning life can almost get back to normal.
South Island councils disappointed by govt decision to push through Three Waters reform
The government's decision to push through the Three Waters reforms is getting widespread opposition from South Island councils with the move labelled by some as a confiscation of assets.
South Island works to stop spread after Blenheim Covid case
The South Island's streak of no Covid-19 community cases ended over the weekend, prompting discussions about how to reduce further spread. Audio
South Island reacts to new Covid-19 protection framework
The Prime Minister has dangled the carrot of lifting some restrictions in the south if they can get the island 90 percent fully vaccinated.
Community and business leaders say this provides the step… Audio
Covid-19: South Islanders face more time at level 2
The risk of travellers bringing Covid-19 means some mainlanders are accepting being stuck at level 2, despite no cases there.
The South Island is facing more time under level 2 restrictions while… Audio
South Island reacts to easing of level 2 restrictions
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today the South Island will remain in alert level two but there has been some reprieve, with a slight easing of restrictions for hospitality… Audio
Safety barriers on way for Nelson-Blenheim highway
Parts of the highway between Blenheim and Nelson will have safety barriers as part of a $289 million investment in the top of the south's transport, which could also see speeds dropped along a…
South Island leaders react to lockdown announcement
Despite no cases of Covid-19 in the South Island it will stay in Level 4 lockdown until Tuesday.
As Rachel Graham reports, many there have their eyes set on when they can move to level 2. Audio
Christchurch Chamber of Commerce responds to lockdown announcement
No Covid-19 cases have been found in the South Island - but it is staying in level 4 lockdown until Tuesday.
After that it will still not be business as usual. Level three remains, as there were many… Video, Audio
Level 4 lockdown gutting but necessary - South Island businesses
South Island businesses are standing behind the lockdown, saying it's a gutting but necessary decision.
Tess Brunton reports. Audio
