Southland
Invercargill councillors vote to move away from external appointees
Invercargill City Council is preparing to take off its training wheels after a tumultuous period that included potential government intervention.
Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt still storing personal items in council-owned buildings
Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt is still using council-owned buildings for personal storage, three months after he made headlines over the unorthodox arrangement.
Initial study on Tiwai Pt smelter closure expected this year
Rio Tinto is believed to undertake remediation by early 2024, when its final closure study will be delivered.
$25k event proposed to spur Invercargill City Council participation
The proposal follows comments from a community panel that more needed to be done to encourage a more diverse and representative council.
Man accused of killing toddler changed story, inquest told
The accused initially told police he did not know what happened then changed his story to say he fell on the 17-month-old boy but he "seemed fine", an inquest has heard.
'This is it': Accommodation owner says he'll sell up over unconsented sign stoush
The owner of a large unconsented sign which drew the ire of a neighbour says he is leaving the region over the ensuing fallout.
Southern DHB debating ways to minimise worst impact of Delta
New modelling shows clinicians are planning for close to 900 Covid-19 cases a week across Otago and Southland in a worst-case scenario.
'The numbers are concerning': SDHB plans for Covid-19
Clinicians are planning for a Covid-19 worst-case scenario in which close to 900 cases a week are reported in Otago and Southland.
Unconsented sign reported to council must come down
The owner of a seaside lodge in rural Southland has been ordered to remove his home-made sign made out of power poles, less than 24 hours after it was erected.
Colac Bay erosion issue reaches tipping point as upset residents seek legal advice
In a sleepy Southland bay, a battle is brewing. Fearful an old dump could be exposed where the rocks give way to loose shingle, residents claim the council isn't interested.
Fourth person charged after teenager shot four times in Invercargill
A fourth person has been charged after a man with four gunshot wounds sought treatment at Southland Hospital earlier this month.
Anthonie Tonnon: singing the news
Many songwriters turn inward for inspiration. Anthonie Tonnon turns to the newspapers, writing about toxic waste in the Mataura Paper Mill, the housing crisis, the decline of regional rail and even an… Audio
From Youth MPs to actual MPs
Parliament is recruiting for a 2022 youth version of itself. Phil Smith chats with former Youth MPs, now actual MPs Ayesha Verrall and Tangi Utikere about they 1997 Youth parliament experience. Video, Audio
Aquaculture agreement sees area off Rakiura/Stewart Island transferred to Ngāi Tahu
After years of complex negotiations, Ngāi Tahu has welcomed a settlement over aquaculture rights in Southland.
Incident that saw teen shot four times may be gang-related - police
Police are seeking the public's help after a teenager suffered four gunshot wounds in Invercargill at the weekend.
'End of an era': Ohai locals recall life, friendships in a once bustling mining town
The small settlement of Ohai sprang up around large coal deposits discovered in the 1910s, but the coal mine is closing today.
Person dies following serious crash in Southland
A person has died following a serious single-vehicle collision in Southland's Te Anau Surrounds.
Southland Polyfest goes online to cope with restrictions
Murihiku-Southland's Polyfest's live event has been cancelled due to ongoing restrictions as a result of the Delta outbreak.
Te Anau locals want daylight savings time to stay
Some Te Anau locals say there's no going back when the clocks spring forward for daylight saving this weekend.
They reckon Te Anau Time will be here to stay - permanently giving visitors to the… Audio
South leading for first shots of vaccine
The South's vaccination rollout has hit top gear, and the region leads the country in numbers of people who have had the first shot of the Pfizer vaccine.
