Southland
Beckenridge mystery: 'Dangerous' to conclude stepfather, boy died in Catlins, court told
The private investigator for the family of Mike Zhao-Beckenridge believes police did not investigate the disappearance of the boy and his stepfather John Beckenridge thoroughly enough.
Gore mayor, councillors apologise to CEO, agree to collaborate
The Gore District Council chief executive and elected members have agreed to put their differences aside and work together.
Multiple arrests in Southland-linked gang crackdown
The charges include attempted murder, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and firearms offences.
Around the motu : Che Baker in Southland
The Gore District Council saga continues with a petition calling chief executive Stephen Parry to resign presented at a council meeting yesterday. The petition had gained nearly 4900 signatures. It… Audio
Gore Council refuses petition calling for chief executive to resign
The Gore District Council has voted not to receive a petition calling for its chief executive Stephen Parry to resign.
Gore CEO breaks silence after months of controversy
Gore District Council's chief executive Stephen Parry says allegations of internal bullying have been "extremely hurtful and stressful".
Another step for Tiwai Point after deal struck
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter (NZAS) and Meridian Energy have been given a green light on a deal to allow for greater demand flexibility from the smelter during peak periods.
Councillor boycotted retreat over charges against Gore mayor's assistant
A Gore district councillor boycotted a retreat because it was organised by mayor Ben Bell's assistant, who was facing fraud charges at the time.
Gore mayor personal assistant previously charged with prescription forgery
Gore Mayor Ben Bell is not responding to questions about when he learned that the woman who had been acting as his personal assistant was charged with forgery.
Tiwai Point smelter's underlying profits hit by see-sawing aluminium prices
Despite the drop, the company's chief executive said it was a good result after a challenging environment for aluminium in recent years.
Fire-fighters move out after asbestos discovery at station
Asbestos been found at a second fire station - this time in the South Island.
Gore taxpayers likely to face 11% rate hike, public out of time for a formal consultation
Gore ratepayers are likely in for a rates hike of over 11 percent but will have little say in the matter thanks to their dysfunctional council.
Beckenridge hearing: 'John cared too much for Mike to hurt him'
Mike Zhou-Beckenridge's family believes his step-father cared too much for him to kill him by driving them both off a cliff in 2015.
Misleading media over mutinous talks about mayor
A senior executive at the Gore District Council misled media about councillors' mutinous discussions about their mayor, Ben Bell, after he left a meeting.
Beckenridge's car 'like a tin can that had been squashed'
John Beckenridge's blue VW Toureg was "like a tin can that had been squashed down" when discovered by police divers along the rugged Catlins Coast.
Beckenridge disappearance: Clothes found washed up with names written on
Mike Beckenridge's name was written on labels of clothing that washed up near Southland's Curio Bay following the disappearance of the 11-year-old and his stepfather John Beckenridge, a coroner has…
Police shooting of man as he charged officer justified - police watchdog
A police officer was justified in shooting a man who tried to stab him in a rural area near Invercargill, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has ruled.
Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett in Te Anau
The hunting season is well underway in Southland/Fiordland. Kirsty talks to Kathryn about duck shooting, muttonbirds and the Wapiti ballot. Also Fiordland has featured prominently at the New Zealand… Audio
Tiwai Point smelter saga continues: Community demands clarity
The future of the aluminium smelter remains uncertain, despite its chief executive saying they are working towards a multi-year contract.
Man who intentionally poisoned 270 trees granted diversion
Andrew Robert Pender, 54, admitted to killing off the pines because they were blocking sunlight to his house.