Southland
Rainy 'ghost of La Niña' may haunt World Cup kick-off
A band of rain and wind is set to dampen the first of this week's FIFA Women's World Cup games in Auckland. Audio
Two children found after going missing in bush: 'They just huddled together for the night'
Children who spent the night lost in Southland bush could hear searchers calling for them as they hunkered down to survive the cold conditions.
Te Whatu Ora apologises for false claims over cancer wait lists
Te Whatu Ora has confirmed just 70 percent of patients are getting their first appointment within a month, not the 90 percent it previously told RNZ.
Two dead after road crashes in Auckland and Southland
Two people have died in road crashes today, a motorcyclist crashed after failing to stop for police in Auckland and a person died after a crash involving a truck and a car in Southland.
Wharf project for Stewart Island now uncertain
Plans to replace an ageing wharf on Stewart Island have stalled due to uncertainty over the Department of Conservation's position, Southland District Council says.
'Totally inappropriate': Civic leader apologises after 'creepy' greeting to woman
Another high-profile Invercargill civic leader has been embroiled in a harassment scandal.
Master Carver sharing traditional skills with youngsters
Taua Papatua is a Master Carver, who learnt his skills the "old school way" from his dad in the Cook Islands. He's going to share his skills with the students at Ascot Community School, and they're… Audio
Women's Health Bus reaching rural Southland & Otago
Gynaecologist Dr Helen Paterson was used to seeing women travelling for hours to get healthcare and decided something needed to change. She set up 'Betty' the bus to take the services to the women… Audio
Cold blast sweeps through with snow and road closures
A cold wintry blast is continuing to affect parts of the country, with snow, weather warnings and some roads closed.
Snow warnings for parts of South, Desert Road
A wintry blast is expected to bring snow to many parts of the country this weekend and warnings are in place.
Rakiura / Stewart Island facing steep power price hike
The grid on Rakiura is entirely dependent on diesel generation and as a result, power unit prices will see islanders face power price hikes of more than a thousand dollars per year.
Long-term plan for Southland unveiled tackling region's challenges and opportunities
Southland has unveiled a bright vision for its future regardless of whether Tiwai Point aluminium smelter closes or not.
Iwi upset at Invercargill mayor's push for non-metaphorical te reo
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has been lambasted over his plans to give civic buildings Māori names, as long as they were not metaphors.
Mayor's anti-Māori comments creating 'massive racial divide'
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark tells an anti co-governance event that he thinks a "woke" government is giving Māori too much power.
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".
