Southland
The Citizen's Handbook: Election Special | Voting
We’re trying to convince you to vote. This is marketing, plain and simple. But we’re not going to resort to any of the tactics you might see other people trying to use around the election. Video
Rio Tinto threw aside power savings offer of more than $60m
The power company offered the owners of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter savings of close to a quarter of a billion dollars to keep operating for another four years.
Environment Court progress on Mataura toxic waste 'a huge relief'
There is renewed hope the Southland town of Mataura may finally be freed of the burden of more than 10,000 tonnes of potentially toxic waste.
South Island gets relief from snowy blast from tonight
The South Island will have to deal with freezing temperatures until tonight, when north westerly winds are expected to bring warmer weather.
Farmers in Otago and Southland say this week's heavy snow… Audio
Snow storm hits Southland during calving and lambing season
Snow storm hits Southland during lambing and calving season. The Panel speaks to Bernadette Hunt, Federated Farmers Southland vice president. Audio
The Citizen's Handbook: Election Special | Voting
We’re trying to convince you to vote. This is marketing, plain and simple. But we’re not going to resort to any of the tactics you might see other people trying to use around the election. Video
Clutha hit hard by spring snow dump
Widespread snowfalls continue to impact parts of the South Island, while wind warnings are in place for parts of the lower east coast of the North Island.
Seven Highways remain shut and warnings are… Audio
Labour commits to Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter extension negotiations
Labour would negotiate to extend the life of the Tiwai Point Aluminium smelter by three to five years if elected, it says.
Mataura toxic waste stoush in Environment Court today
A dispute over 8500 tonnes of toxic waste abandoned near houses in a Southland town, heads back to court this morning.
Heavy snow, and falls to sea level expected for some parts of the South
Snow to low levels could be on its way for many parts of the South Island overnight and through until Tuesday, with MetService issuing warnings for travellers and farmers.
'Weather bomb' update with Philip Duncan
A significant severe weather event is expected to affect much of the country over the weekend. WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan delivers the latest. Audio
Cry me a river: Southland's town crier bows out
Broad shoulders, a good sense of humour, a loud voice and clear diction are what it takes to make a good town crier, says Lynley McKerrow. After five years as Southland town crier, Lynley is leaving… Video, Audio
Locals pleased part of flood-hit Hollyford Rd to be fixed soon
Work will get under way soon on an access road to a popular Fiordland track after it was partly wiped out by floodwaters.
No arrests after police raid houses in Southland
Southland police want to reassure the community after executing several search warrants around Gore and Mataura this morning.
Cheese racing in Bluff: 'Keep calm and roll cheese'
Bluff is to host the first annual Southland Cheese Roll this weekend. Audio
Oil from submerged, burnt boat leaking into Milford Sound
Work is underway to contain an oil leak into Milford Sound after a fire on a fishing boat early this morning.
National South Island transport plan focuses on safety, cycling, rail and bridges
National is pledging to upgrade roads and bridges around the lower South Island as well as exploring the feasibility of commuter rail between Dunedin and Mosgiel.
Authorities silent over Invercargill house explosion
Emergency services are refusing to say what caused an explosion at an Invercargill home yesterday and police won't say why they're investigating a fire that's not considered suspicious.
NZ First leader Winston Peters heading to Tiwai Point
Peters will this morning meet with Tiwai Point workers to spell out the two-decade lifeline his party is promising for the aluminium smelter. Video
Mataura toxic waste dispute goes to Environment Court
The Environmental Defence Society is seeking a ruling over who has ultimate responsibility for removing ouvea premix from Mataura's disused papermill.
