Southland
Firefighters worry wind change could spread blaze at Awarua
Firefighters are worried a wind change today could see a large blaze on conservation wetlands at Awarua, south of Invercargill, spread further. Audio
Fiordland tourist operators keen to put 'diabolical' years behind them
The tourists are coming back, but will one of the country's most special destinations be ready for them?
Southland Regional Council amends water shortage direction
Southland Regional Council has revised an irrigation ban in the province after outcry from local farmers.
Firefighters battle Southland fire: 'These guys are doing it hard out there'
A major fire at Awarua, south of Invercargill, is burning through about 1000 hectares of mānuka scrub and peat soils in the drought-stricken region.
Firefighters battle blaze in mānuka bush south of Invercargill
Firefighters are battling a major vegetation fire at Awarua, south of Invercargill.
Invercargill water restrictions may ramp up if rain doesn't arrive
The council has already banned unattended hosing and sprinklers under the first stage of restrictions to protect the city's sole water supply, the Ōreti River.
Burglars seeking fuel threatened property owner with firearm - police
A group of people used a firearm to threaten a property owner while they were trying to steal fuel, police say.
Men in stolen car try to steal fuel from rural property owner
A property owner was threatened by four men wanting to steal fuel from his vehicle, Invercargill police say.
Southland enters drought restrictions with water in short supply
Southland is grappling with an extreme dry spell that has prompted water restrictions across the region and a total fire ban.
Large tides, courier delays among obstacles at start of oyster season
It's been a bumpy opening for the new Bluff oyster season.
Water restrictions on the horizon for Invercargill residents
Residents may face water restrictions as soon as next week as the river supplying the city's water is at risk of running low.
Two teens still in hospital a month after shooting in Invercargill
There are still no arrests over the shooting of two teenagers in Invercargill a month on.
Interest from overseas in Southland hydrogen plant plan
Four potential partners have been identified to help develop the world's first large-scale green hydrogen plant in Southland.
Woman working at lodge on Milford Track contracts Covid-19
A worker based at a lodge on the Milford Track has tested positive for Covid-19.
Delay in filling key role holding up Milford Sound project
A crucial tourism project is facing delays as it struggles to find a project leader.
Winton firefighters isolating after Covid exposure
Firefighters from Winton Volunteer Fire Brigade are currently isolating after being identified as close contacts of a positive Covid-19 case.
Search continues for wreckage of plane that went missing in 1962
What happened to a pilot and four passengers aboard an ill-fated flight that went missing between Christchurch and Milford Sound 60 years ago is still a mystery.
Marathon shearing effort nets $130,000 for charity hospital
Organisers say they are blown away by the support they received during a shearathon that raised money for the Southland Charity Hospital.
'Incredible stuff': History, science and art in the mix for Fiordland expedition
An expedition into one of Aotearoa's most remote areas has unlocked some long-hidden secrets, and will give Kiwis a glimpse into an unseen past.
Southland leaders say Tiwai Point decision hopeful - for now
Rio Tinto has signalled it hopes to keep operating Tiwai Point aluminium smelter beyond 2024, the Southland Chamber of Commerce says.