Southland
Legal battle over toxic waste in Mataura nears an end
More than 10,000 tonnes of ouvea premix - a type of toxic waste - stored in Mataura could be removed from the town by Christmas.
House Talk | Episode 9: A House or a Home?
Are tiny and self-built houses an answer to expensive housing in NZ? They have their challenges and attractions, but are local councils deaf to the calls for flexibility in planning laws? Video
House Talk | Episode 8: Is the RMA a Dog?
The RMA gets a lot of flak for being complex and outdated. Change is in the pipeline, but do we risk throwing out the good points of the RMA as well as the bad? Video
Southern DHB approves birthing units after months of 'Russian roulette'
There are units in Queenstown and Alexandra, supported by hubs in Wānaka and Ranfurly, but it's clear the situation is no longer working for expectant mothers and residents of the area.
Police investigating after woman's body found on Invercargill property
Police were called to a Grace Street property shortly after 4pm yesterday where her body was discovered.
Feedback on Invercargill council's governance to be behind closed doors
Invercargill councillors will give their feedback on the council's governance standard behind closed doors.
Police to review death of Gore toddler who drowned
Police are reviewing the death of a Gore toddler who drowned in the town's wastewater treatment ponds last January.
Tamatea/Dusky: The birthplace of New Zealand conservation
It's remote and rugged, an archipelago of over 700 islands - and the birthplace of New Zealand's conservation efforts. Tamatea or Dusky Sound's beauty and history have been captured in a new book by… Audio, Gallery
Southland businesses concerned about Invercargill council
New documents show Southland businesses have serious concerns about the Invercargill City Council being fit to govern.
Firm fined $75k after customers paid for unnecessary heat pump repairs
A heat pump servicing company has been taken to task for a technician's dishonesty which saw customers paying for repairs that weren't needed.
Grant Murray - the fight to save stock during Lake Ohau fires
Grant Murray shares his story of the incredible lengths he went to in order to save the stock on his farm. Audio
Firefighters gain advantage in Lake Ohau fire
Strong winds that have been hampering firefighting efforts at Lake Ohau have died down, allowing the on-site crew to gain further control of the situation.
The fire has caused widespread devastation… Audio
Firefighters still battling to contain Lake Ohau fire
The battle to contain the massive fire around Lake Ohau is continuing, with firefighters up against strong winds overnight.
The fire, which destroyed about 40 homes in the village, is now more than… Audio
Lake Ōhau fire: 1800 Hectares of conservation land damaged
Approximately 1800 hectares of conservation land has been affected by the Lake Ōhau blaze. Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage says we need to learn to be fire smart. Grant Pearce is a specialist in… Audio
Lake Ōhau fire: ‘I feel stripped naked’
David Stone lost his home and everything he owns in the blaze at Lake Ōhau Village over the weekend. His is one of approximately 50 structures that were razed by the scrub fire. David joins the show… Audio
Government announces funding for Lake Ohau residents after fire
Residents are about to board buses to survey the damage to their homes.
RNZ's Otago-Southland reporter, Tess Bruton, has been speaking to officials and residents in the village and spoke to Māni… Audio
At least 40 homes destroyed by fire at Lake Ohau
Lake Ohau residents are hoping they will have the chance to pick over the remains of their homes this afternoon, with most of the village's 50 houses thought to have been destroyed in a fire that's… Audio
Clean-up from Southland flooding begins as weather clears
Council workers are checking for damage after weekend flooding in Southland and civil defence is following up with people whose homes were affected. Audio
Worst of Southland flooding over: Civil Defence
Civil Defence says the worst of the flooding in Southland is over.
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 4: Debates, Polls, Te Tūru o te Wiki - Te Tai Tonga
Te Tai Tonga is Aotearoa's biggest electorate. It spans several islands—Te Wai Pounamu, Rēkohu, and Wharekauri—with a side order of Wellington and a chunk of Lower Hutt. Join the party and listen. Audio