Southland
Rio Tinto says it wants to delay closure of Tiwai Point smelter
Rio Tinto says it believes there is a long-term future for the Bluff operation past its previously signalled closure date in 2024.
Person dies after dirt bike crash in Southland
A person has died after a dirt bike crashed at Bald Hill in Southland.
Southland Charity Hospital could open mid-2022 despite setbacks
The pandemic has caused setbacks for the new Southland Charity Hospital, but it's already offering colonoscopies and could open by mid-2022.
The Black Shag Cafe
Transforming a biscuit tin into an artwork is the latest challenge issued to Southland artists by Invercargill artist and cafe owner, Sylvie Boutelje-Chasteau. Lynn Freeman speaks with the cafe owner… Audio, Gallery
Southland church celebrating 120 years
The South Island town of Riverton is home to one of New Zealand's oldest churches. St Mary's Anglican church will celebrate its 120th birthday this year. Reverend Leah Boniface joins Jesse to talk… Audio
Tiwai Point closure: Transition plan for Southland revealed
Clean energy industries are at the core of a new government plan for how Southland will cope with Tiwai Point aluminium smelter shutting down.
Two teenagers hospitalised after being shot in Invercargill
A teenager is in a critical condition and another is in a serious condition after being shot during an incident in Invercargill.
Scrub fire on border of Otago and Southland contained
A scrub fire near Kingston has been contained.
Homicide investigation after death of Invercargill baby
The four-month-old was taken to hospital with critical injuries last Saturday and transferred to Auckland's Starship Hospital, where the infant died yesterday.
Police investigating four-month-old baby being critically injured in Invercargill
The baby was taken to hospital early last Saturday morning and is now being treated at Auckland's Starship Hospital where the child remains in a critical condition.
Worst case Covid-19 scenario sees peak of 25,000 cases in South
Southern GPs have been warned they could be treating as many as 5000 Covid-19 patients a month within a matter of weeks, should an Omicron outbreak sweep across Otago and Southland.
Bluff Oyster and Food Festival cancelled due to Covid-19 threat
The Bluff Oyster and Food Festival has been cancelled due to the threat of Covid-19 outbreaks and rapid changes to traffic light settings.
Multi-lingual school teacher learning his seventh language
Raised in a Maori speaking household in the Far North, Rewi Pene teaches at Te Wharekura o Arowhenua school in Invercargill, and is currently learning his seventh language. He joins Anna to chat about… Audio
Rare steam locomotive arrives back in Southland for restoration
A rare D Class historic steam locomotive is being restored to its former glory and is back in Southland after more than a century away.
Toxic algae found at fourth Southland river
People are being urged to be vigilant after toxic algae was discovered in a fourth Southland river.
Southland council puts water restrictions in place
Water restrictions have been issued throughout Southland after a spate of warm weather.
Council works to set up temporary water supply for residents north of Oamaru
Residents north of Oamaru will soon have their water restored after a treatment plant fire earlier in the week.
Appeal for witnesses after woman sexually assaulted
Southland police want to speak to any witnesses of a sexual assault on a young woman in Riverton.
Family 'devastated' as pounamu missing from Blair Vining's grave
The family of cancer campaigner Blair Vining are shocked and appalled after a precious pounamu carving went missing from his headstone.
Sir Tim upbeat despite turbulent year
"If I can survive this, I can probably do another three or four terms," Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt said in June, from the comfort of his large, open office.