Southland
Mixed messages: mystery surrounds Shadbolt's work phone
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt's new work phone has been sitting at the council since early last year, unused, despite his claims he is soldiering on with one that is barely functional.
'Cleared out': Fears for future of Fiordland fish stocks
A governance group protecting marine species in Fiordland say current levels of fishing in the area are unsustainable, and key fish stocks now require rebuilding.
Dead leopard seal found decapitated on island near Southland
The Department of Conservation is appealing for information after a dead leopard seal was found decapitated in Southland at the weekend.
Man's $90,000 bequest will fund bike park
Otatara man Derek Gostelow left the money to the Invercargill City Council to help fund community projects.
Sections in new Gore subdivision to go on sale as housing demand soars
The first sections of a new council-led subdivision in Gore are about to hit the market as demand for housing soars.
Two hospitalised after ammonia leak at freezing works
Two people have been taken to hospital after an ammonia leak at a freezing works in Pukeuri, north of Oamaru, last night.
Invercargill street upgrade on hold after chemicals found
An Invercargill city centre street upgrade is facing further delays after low levels of cyanide and a mix of heavy metals were discovered during earthworks.
Midwife shortage at Invercargill Hospital an 'extreme risk' - DHB
Invercargill Hospital has just 17 percent of the midwives it needs, and is an "extreme risk," Southern District Health Board chief executive Chris Fleming says.
Man arrested in Invercargill after person shot in Winton
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a firearms incident in Winton, Southland earlier today.
Southland school, kindergarten locked down after firearms incident
A school and kindergarten in Winton, Southland, were in lockdown this afternoon after a firearms incident left one person injured, according to police.
'Good prospect' Tiwai smelter will delay closure if aluminium prices stay high - govt officials
Government officials are confident Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will not close if aluminium prices remain high.
‘Seriously concerned’: residents come out in force over off-licence application
A group of Winton residents have expressed concerns over an application for a new bottle store in their small town, highlighting existing issues in the community.
Police seek help after aggravated burglary in Bluff
An aggravated burglary in Bluff on Friday has left one man in Southland Hospital with moderate injuries. Police are now appealing for help from the public to identify those responsible.
From the Cook Islands to Southland, in search of jobs
More Cook Islanders have arrived in New Zealand, leaving family in exchange for financial stability and a new adventure. Audio
Invercargill City Council votes to phase out independent oversight
The Invercargill City Council has voted to start phasing out independent oversight of its governance from next month following a turbulent period.
Men who died in Bluff boating tragedy named
Police have now named the two men who died after a boat sank in Bluff Harbour on Friday.
Off the tracks: New Zealand's lost railway network
Dr André Brett is a historian, researcher and writer who specialises in Australian and New Zealand history, in particular histories of politics, railways, the environment, and the economy. The… Audio
Two dead, two others seriously injured after boat gets into difficulty off Bluff coast
Two people have died and two are in a stable condition in hospital after a boat ran into difficulty off the Southland coast.
Humans and moa may have co-existed on Rakiura Stewart island, analysis shows
The analysis of a moa skeleton on Rakiura Stewart Island shows the birds may have lived there at the same time as humans.
Murihiku-Southland's Polyfest goes fully online
The event was planned to run in Invercargill in September but organisers Mīharo moved it online due to alert-level 2 restrictions.