Southland
Beckenridge mystery: Witness to claim pair had help faking deaths
A coronial hearing will hear from a witness claiming John Beckenridge and his stepson Mike were helped to escape after they disappeared in Southland a decade ago.
Coroner's Court hearing on John Beckenridge and stepson set to resume
A coroner will hear more evidence about claims the pair died by murder-suicide, or staged their deaths and fled overseas.
South Island back online after contractor and rodents cut through fibre cables
Rodents and a contractor had brought down many internet and phone services for the lower South Island, with people across Southland and Otago reporting outages.
Eco-sourced plants are flying out the gate at Rūnaka-owned nursery
A commercial nursery in Waihopai Invercargill, called Te Kohaka o Tane, has grown over 800,000 native plants and trees since it opened in 2022, more than half of which have already gone into the… Audio
Doubtful Sound cruise crash caused by sleeping skipper
A transport watchdog has also found operator RealNZ had lax safety standards and didn't manage fatigue. Audio
Country Life: 'I always give them a little blessing before they fly away'
Gloria Harris has been running a nohinohi little owl and ruru morepork rescue service for 30 years. "I've probably cared for close to 300 birds."
Tu-whit tu-whoo - Retiree takes injured night birds under her w
Gloria Harris has been running a little owl and morepork rescue service in Southland for 30 years. "I've probably cared for close to 300 birds," she told Country Life. Audio
Efforts to protect takahē stepped up after stoats kill four
Ngāi Tahu and DOC first released takahē on the Ngāi Tahu tribal property of Greenstone Station in 2023 to establish a new wild population.
On-farm learning a success
A training programme in Southland is giving young adults with high-functioning disabilities, the skills required to work on a dairy farm. Michial Todd was the first to graduate and now he's a… Audio
Councillor rapped for assuming gender of mayors
An Invercargill councillor has apologised for assuming the gender of mayors after initially doubling down on his comment at a meeting.
Threat of 'strong and unusual' currents after earthquake has passed
Remote parts of Fiordland's coast may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake off the South Island this afternoon.
Ex-councillor loses stoush over gorse-covered land
A former Invercargill councillor has been ordered to clear her gorse-covered section after losing a battle with the council she once represented.
Sheep to chic with cosy crossbred wool
Sometimes it takes an outsider to come in and give a dyed-in-the-wool farmer a wee nudge. This is where Southland entrepreneur Laura Todd comes in. Audio
Around the motu: Che Baker in Southland
A petition has been launched for ACC to cover volunteer firefighters, Bluff oysters are back on the menu, and a $1 billion proposed windfarm has been declined. Che Baker is the editor of the Southland… Audio
Consent for Southland Wind Farm declined
Contact Energy said it was an important project to support energy security of supply for all New Zealanders.
Person hit and killed by freight train at pedestrian crossing
Police say a scene examination has taken place in the area.
Weather: 30C heat for Christchurch, heavy rain warnings for Westland
Downpours may hit Westland and Fiordland, while Central Otago and Canterbury are in for a hot day. Audio
Bluff oyster festival risks alcohol license over preference for glass
The popular Bluff Oyster and Food Festival risks losing its ability to sell alcohol after digging its toes over glass beverages. Audio
Southland show at 'the hole in the bush'
Tuatapere's picturesque domain is transformed into a sensory celebration of rural life during the annual Waiau A&P Show. Dairy cow exhibitor Merv Livingstone has been to every show since he was five -… Audio
