Southland
Southland man dies in rural workplace incident
A man has died in a workplace incident involving a tractor in Tuturau in Southland, police say.
Three airlifted to hospital after crashes in Southland, Coromandel Peninsula
Two people have been airlifted to hospital, following separate crashes in Southland and Whitianga.
Four more arrests after Invercargill firearms incident
A 23-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, followed by four more people after search warrants were carried out.
Gore District Council pleads guilty on charge relating to toddler who drowned
Gore District Council has pleaded guilty to a charge relating to the drowning of a young child in its oxidation ponds almost four years ago.
Crew member dies on foreign vessel in Bluff
A person has died suddenly on a vessel at South Port in Bluff.
Council told to pay landowner $300k over native vegetation case
The Southland District Council must pay the costs after losing a case it took to the Environment Court.
Mataura evacuation trigger level lowered due to erosion concerns
A Southland community is being warned to be prepared to evacuate their homes at lower river flows than they might have in the past.
One charged with wounding with intent after person injured in Invercargill
A man has been charged and further arrests may be made following a firearms incident over the weekend.
Gore mayor settles for councillor Keith Hovell as deputy after requisition
Gore District Council has appointed first-term councillor Keith Hovell to fill the vacant deputy mayor's role.
How a young country-school teacher is using farm lessons in her classroom
Teaching wasn't always the plan for Eden Warrender and nor was returning to her old primary school 17 years after leaving. But service to others has always been part of who she is.
Invercargill man charged after woman found critically injured
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was critically injured in Invercargill.
"It certainly defies belief' - 200 trees deliberately poisoned
Police have been notified about the poisoning of more than 200 pine trees on council land in the small Southland town of Tuatapere.
Fire and Emergency warns of increasing fire risk in Southland
Fire and Emergency is reminding people to take extra care when lighting fires after several planned vegetation burns got out of control in Southland recently.
Yarrow Stadium's new roof installation underway
Work has started on installing a new fabric roof on the West Stand at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth.
Around the motu: Tim Brown in Dunedin
RNZ journalist Tim Brown joins Kathryn to talk about the controversy surrounding Gore's new Mayor Ben Bell and the attempt by seven councillors to oust his choice of deputy, Queenstown's vulnerable… Audio
Meridian names its preferred partner for green hydrogen project
The energy company's chief executive Neal Barclay said its choice - Australian resource firm Woodside Energy - had an established track record of 'demonstrated climate change ambitions'.
Gore mayor Ben Bell resurfaces after week of 'challenging discussions'
The country's youngest mayor has faced a number of controversies in recent weeks.
Majority of councillors oppose new mayor's choice of deputy
Gore's new deputy mayor is worried the council is projecting an image of dysfunction just weeks after the district's tight mayoral race was settled.
Gore mayor loses bid for executive assistant: 'It is a luxury item'
Gore district's new mayor Ben Bell has lost a bid for his own executive assistant.
Debut mystery novel set on Stewart Island /Rakiura
A decision to leave New York behind to settle on Stewart Island, has helped to provide the inspiration for Jessica Howland Kany's first book, A Runner's Guide to Rakiura draws on her love of fitness… Audio
