Southland
Ex-councillor's gorse-covered section fails 8 inspections in council battle
The Invercargill woman's gorse-covered section has failed eight out of 10 inspections.
Council accused of 'unsafe and rushed decision making' over power lines
Invercargill City Council needs to do the "right thing" and revoke consent for new giant powerlines, says Taieri's MP.
Farmer rapt with edible bale netting
Plastic free paddocks have become a reality thanks to Grant Lightfoot. The Orepuke deer farmer, who invented a non-polluting baleage wrap that animals can eat, has just received his first shipment of… Audio
Around the motu: Logan Savory in Southland
The Southern Charity Hospital is open and an important volunteer has stepped in to help, there is tension between Invercargill City Council staff and Invercargill's Mayor, and the New Zealand Track… Audio
Highlanders v Blues: what you need to know
WATCH: team lists, key stats and news about tonight's Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin. Video
Farmers turn weed into wellness products
Hemp grows beside wheat, barley and peas at Blair and Jody Drysdale's farm in northern Southland. The seeds are pressed in the farmyard and made into nutritional oil and skincare cream, that the… Audio
Huge restoration project planned for three of NZ's largest islands
The $202 million project would rewild Rakiura-Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands and the Auckland Island.
Council failed to protect wetlands - High Court ruling
Southland's regional council has failed to meet its duties to monitor and protect wetlands, the High Court has ruled, in a landmark court case.
Recycling rule breakers could lose bins
A new 'three-strikes' system will be introduced across Southland in a bid to clamp down on reckless recyclers.
One person dead after ute rolls on Southland highway
Emergency services were called around 8.35pm after a ute rolled between McManus Road and Quarry Hills Fortification Road.
Gut fixing seaweed cuts methane emissions from gassy cattle
Red seaweed grown in Bluff has been shown to significantly reduce methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle with no adverse effects to the animals, their products or the environment. Audio
Threatening email sent to several schools in Southland
Police will be patrolling the grounds of schools on Thursday.
Gravel road debate: Council to further delay decision
Southland's mayor says the district council will delay a decision to turn three sealed roads back into gravel roads as long as it can while it hopes for more funding from the central government. Audio
Army major completes elusive 'triple crown' of swimming
David Edgar is the 11th person to do it, after he swam the Foveaux Strait at the weekend. Audio
Southland councils explore regional deals
Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government.
Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett in Te Anau
Kirsty discusses the latest in Te Anau including debates around the airport, hundreds turn up for a nine-year-old's street party, the Te Anau teen who helped the NZ clay target team to victory, and… Audio
What makes a ram worth $25,000?
An elite ram has set the Gore Showgrounds alight, with one lucky Southland breeder earning more than three times his previous best.
The day The Rolling Stones invaded Invercargill
This weekend marks 60 years since The Rolling Stones toured New Zealand in 1965. Dave Hogan tells Music 101 about meeting them at the airport, their Invercargill concert, and the lasting effects of… Audio
Tiwai blaze under control after spreading over 1200ha of conservation land
The land the fire was burning is valuable conservation wetland. Audio
