Southland
Mycoplasma bovis: The spread, cost and response
A Southland farmer linked to all cases of Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand says he has no idea how the disease arrived at his farms, but has been portrayed as a 'criminal' for being linked to the… Video, Audio
Southern Man
It’s a baptism of fire for new Southland Fed Farmers Chairman Geoffrey Young with the M. bovis outbreak, a swede seed mix up and debate over Environment Southland's revised water and land plan. Audio
Pleas for Southland Museum to remain open amid arts funding boost
Critics opposing Southland Museum's closure says it should stay open, as Invercargill City Council announces a $40 million funding boost to reinvigorate arts and culture. Video, Audio
Minister won't meet with maternity centre over axing
The minister of health has refused to meet with officials from a maternity centre in Lumsden.
Swapping Auckland life for the real country
Laura Douglas has set up a tourism venture in Kingston that gives visitors to Queenstown the chance to experience a taste of the country-side. Audio
Otago mayors plead Govt to fund children's village
Roxburgh and Otaki's children's villages, run by Stand Children's Services, are on the chopping block as Stand needs $3 million to keep them open. Audio
Researchers reject claims of spreading oyster disease
A Nelson-based independent science research institute has denied claims it might have been linked to the transfer of an oyster-killing pathogen to Stewart Island.
Duck shooters told to avoid Waituna Lagoon due to algae
The Southland Regional Council is warning duck shooters to avoid using Waituna Lagoon because of high levels of toxic algae.
Shark Cage Diving bill
Shark cage diving around Stewart Island could soon be banned. Storm Stanley of PauaMAC5 and Shark Dive NZ director Peter Scott give both sides of the story. Audio
Tiwai Point aluminium smelter to restart potline
The aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point is restarting an unused potline as rising metal prices and a power deal have made it economic to expand production.
Woman charged with murder of Invercargill man
A woman has been arrested and charged with the murder of an Invercargill man.
Architect says Southland Museum didn't need to close
Invercargill architect Bob Simpson has started a petition for the building to re-open, and has met with the Southland Museum and Art Gallery Trust and the Council's CEO. Video, Audio
South Invercargill: from 'poor cousin' to proud community
A once-neglected part of Invercargill has come to life in recent years thanks to a volunteer-led rejuvenation project. Audio
The Fruits of Our Labours
Since the 1880s hard-working Chinese have been at the heart of the fruit and vege business in New Zealand. That history has been captured in a new book, including the story of 80-year-old Nancy Young… Audio, Gallery
Droughts, floods to become more common in Southland
Southland will be at greater risk of drought and flood in the future because of climate change, a regional council report warns.
Headlamp helps man avoid spending the night in bush
A headlamp has saved a man from spending a night out in the bush is the freezing cold.
Southland mourns as museum prepares to shut doors
The sudden closure has shocked Invercargill's residents and raised questions about the future of arts and culture in the region. Video, Audio
Tiwai Point smelter looking secure
The future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is looking secure despite trade wars, United States tariffs, arguments over power costs, and a for sale sign still hanging around.
