Southland
Direct Auckland-Invercargill flight marks start of regular jet service
The inaugural flight between Auckland and Invercargill is being heralded as a game changer.
Relief after New Zealand farm locations off Aussie animal rights website
Federated Farmer's national president is relieved an Australian animal rights website has now removed the addresses of hundreds of Southland farms.
Man missing in Gore
Police are appealing for sightings of a vehicle in relation to a missing man in the Southland town of Gore.
Police arrest Southland man wanted for stealing police-issued firearms
A Southland man wanted for stealing two police-issued Glock pistols is in custody.
Police raid Southland properties
Armed police have raided a number of properties around eastern Southland in their search for a wanted man who is believed to be armed with two loaded police-issue Glock 17 pistols.
'No public inquiry needed'. Southern DHB boss
Chris Fleming, the head of Southern DHB says there's no need for a public inquiry into its treatment of bowel cancer patients, and major failings are being addressed. Audio
Urban Villages established in face of Queenstown’s housing woes
Housing values in Queenstown seem to have plateaued, but when those values average more than $1 million, a plateau doesn't bring much relief for middle income earners looking to get into their first… Audio
Appeal for witnesses after Southland taxi driver robbed
Police are appealing for witnesses after a taxi driver was threatened and robbed on Ythan Street in Invercargill just before 7pm yesterday.
Farming business boss asked worker to lie to WorkSafe
The boss of a farming company has been convicted after asking an injured staff member to lie to WorkSafe so the business would not be prosecuted.
Southland farmer develops water monitoring system
Outspoken Southland farmer Ray McCrostie is on a quest to better understand and improve the land under his gumboots. He's lending a hand to Clint Rissman, a scientist who used to work for Environment… Audio
Retiree one of hundreds living in inadequate houses
After working his whole life as a teacher and bus driver, a Southland retiree never thought he would be without a home to live in.
‘Gloves off’ as Southland leaders fight govt over polytechnic merger
Invercargill leaders are upset with the government's decision to merge the country's polytechnics, saying it will kill off Southland's already successful model. Stand up for SIT campaign director… Video, Audio
Southern DHB under fire for 'ignoring' report recommendations
Is it time for a public inquiry into Southern DHB's treatment of bowel cancer patients? Christchurch surgeon Phil Bagshaw, the co-author of a damming audit says the response to major failures isn't… Audio
Govt won’t investigate Lumsden’s maternity downgrade
Supporters of the Lumsden maternity centre are vowing not to give up their fight to restore full birthing services to the Southland town. That's despite the Health Select Committee voting today not to… Audio
Lumsden Maternity decision inquiry bid fails at select committee
The Health Select Committee has voted against a motion to investigate the decision to downgrade the Lumsden Maternity Centre.
Snow in the South: Curse for motorists, blessing for skifields
Snow has started falling across Central Otago as an icy blast moves up the country.
Spate of burglaries and thefts from vehicles in Invercargill
Police in Invercargill are warning people after a spate of burglaries and thefts from vehicles.
Crash blocks SH96 at Springhills, Southland
A person is in a critical condition after a rubbish truck rolled on State Highway 96 in Southland this morning, blocking the road.
Campaign launched to highlight issues around winter cropping
Bad winter cropping practices can leave animals unable to move or sleep freely, and can cause significant damage to the environment, groups say. Video
Bowel cancer delays: Report finds 'inter-service warfare'
Bowel cancer patients in Southland have suffered unacceptable waits of months - and even years in some cases - to get diagnosed because of major failures at the DHB.
