Southland
Southland District mayor disappointed politics put plan on ice
The Southland District mayor says it's disappointing that politicking has scuppered the Prime Minister's plan to announce a multi-million dollar recovery package for the region.
A week ago, Jacinda… Audio
Wintry blast affects much of the South
Parts of the south have woken up to snow, rain and wind today as a short, sharp southwest change hits the region, causing closures.
Southland and Otago flood protection projects secure $30m
Projects proposed for funding include stopbanks and flood protection works in Otago and Southland.
Nga Taonga Sound Archives - a sound history of the Manapouri power project
In today's visit to the sound archives with Sarah Johnston we go back 50 years, when building the Tiwai smelter and power station at Lake Manapouri were the country's biggest-ever construction job. Audio, Gallery
Tiwai Point: Southland mayors hopeful smelter can stay open
The mayors have vowed to fight for more than 2500 jobs under threat when Tiwai Point aluminium smelter closes in August.
Locals concerned for rubbish build-up in Fiordland waters
Southland locals are worried a lack of funding for beach clean-ups might result in garbage building up in Fiordland's waters. Video, Audio
Prospects slim for smelter workers set to lose jobs
More than 2500 jobs are set to be lost or affected by the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter closing next year, and Southland industries are warning jobs are slim. Audio
Tiwai point closure means loss of 1000 jobs
Rio Tinto is closing its Tiwai Point smelter, with the loss of about one thousand jobs.
The smelter at Bluff will be wound down and closed next year as a result of a strategic review by its majority… Audio
Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt on the closure of Tiwai Aluminium Smelter
Mining giant Rio Tinto says it's winding down its aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point. Kathryn talks to Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt. Audio
Rio Tinto pulls the plug on Tiwai smelter
Mining giant Rio Tinto says it's winding down its aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point. Kathryn talks to Stew Hamilton, the smelter's general manager and RNZ's business reporter Andrew McRae. Audio
Cancer care advocate hits out at Southern DHB
Cancer care advocate Melissa Vining says the Southern DHB is denying patients the care they need and deserve.
Mataura's Ouvea premix problem going to court
The Environmental Defence Society has filed court proceedings over 10,000 tonnes of potentially toxic waste dumped in Mataura.
Don't leave keys in unoccupied patrol cars, police told
Police officers have been instructed not to leave keys in unoccupied cars after an incident in Southland in which a patrol car and two Glock pistols were stolen.
Fog, ice warning for southern motorists
Road users in parts of the South Island are warned to watch out for fog on their travels today.
Agriculture could fill Covid-19 job gaps
People who've lost their jobs during the Covid-19 downturn could find themselves driving tractors on the back blocks of Southland. Audio
Cotton used to track German wasps on the Chathams
A simple piece of cotton has helped biosecurity officers avoid 'environmental catastrophe'. It's been used as a tool to track and eliminate German wasps on the Chatham Islands. Audio
Te Anau murder accused revealed as victim's husband
The man accused of murdering Balclutha woman Shirley Reedy in Te Anau last month can now be revealed as her husband, Rodney Fallowfield.
Ruth Shaw - Manapouri's "Two Wee Bookshops"
Ruth Shaw has lived life on the high seas, worked with sex-workers in Sydney's infamous King's Cross, and spent decades fighting for the environment. She and her husband Lance spent 16 years operating… Audio, Gallery
Mothballed training farm reopening to help redundant workers
The government is backing plans to give a new lease of life to Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, near Masterton.
Fiordland re-directs focus to domestic market
Fiordland's regional tourism organisation is repositioning itself to attract more New Zealanders to visit.
