Southland
Nobby Clark not impressed by brother's mayoral bid
The Invercargill mayor is not backing his brother's attempt to take over his job when he finishes up this election.
Mongrel Mob members found guilty of Southland violent crimes
Six members of the Mataura Mongrel Mob have been found guilty of serious assaults and kidnapping.
Mayoral candidate berates CEO, brags about sporting accomplishments
A Southland mayoral hopeful took shots at a council chief executive during a fiery public speech.
Southland lagoon at risk of ecological tipping point, warns DOC
An ecologically significant Southland lagoon that has been plagued by algal blooms could be at a tipping point.
At-risk prisoners still being placed in dry cells, despite warnings
Corrections has continued locking suicidal Invercargill prisoners in rooms with no toilet or drinking water, despite being reprimanded for the practice six years ago. Audio
'Never, ever, ever': Boardroom blowout at Southland licensing trust
Claims of bullying, dysfunction and underhanded moves mark a tense pre-election moment at the Gore-based licensing trust.
Gore's brown trout statue defaced in protest
Fishy business: The statue and welcome sign to the town were defaced in an attempt to highlight issues with Gore's drinking water.
Former Southland mayor throws hat in the ring, again
Gary Tong has backtracked on earlier comments he would 'definitely not' stand this election.
Businessman killed on fishing trip remembered
Rick Murrell was a much-loved figure in the Southland community, who was larger-than-life, quick witted, and "a character that everyone admired and enjoyed being around".
Boating death on Lake Manapouri
One man was found dead and another was seriously injured when police located a boat that had failed to return from a fishing trip overnight.
Gore residents told not to drink tap water
High levels of nitrate have been found in the district's water supply.
Gore mayor Ben Bell fires back on tough first term
The mayor has labelled a recent account of his tumultuous first term as "bullying".
Invasive worm species found under Bluff wharf
An invasive species of worm has been found in Bluff Harbour, and the Southland Regional Council is trying to determine if it has spread.
More dogs going unregistered in Invercargill
Challenges with dog registrations in the region came to light at a Tuesday council meeting.
Scandal, division and rumours at Gore District Council
Watch: RNZ checks in on what's been a tumultuous term and looks ahead to what October's election might hold. Audio
Councillor on boil notice: 'I'd sooner drink our water than bloody Auckland water'
Eastern Bush/Otahu Flat, north of Tūātapere, is under a boil water notice until at least 2026.
Four in hospital as tour bus crash closes highway
Police say the south-bound lane of Athol Five Rivers Highway at Lowther is still closed.
Invercargill mayor has minor stroke
Nobby Clark's deputy said the news came as a shock, but the mayor was doing well and intended to return to work next week.
New team to reinvestigate toddler's death revealed
Two North Island detectives will lead a third "full and fresh" investigation into the death of Gore preschooler Lachlan Jones.
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark criticises own council of being too risk averse
His comments follow the organisation revealing it spent more than $7.3 million on consultants in less than three years between July 2022 and December 2024.
