Southland
Person killed, Fonterra truck hits house after crash on State Highway 1
One person has died after a crash involving two vehicles and a house on State Highway 1 in Southland's Edendale.
'Lazy, reckless, disastrous': Board chair belittles own council
Katie Allan got the top role after the controversial overthrowing of the previous chair.
Man convicted of violently abusing his dog
The SPCA said in August 2022 the offender was seen kicking and throwing his brown and white male bull terrier named Klanga.
Part of Milford Sound underwater observatory sinks
The tourist attraction in Harrison Cove was damaged in a storm at the weekend.
Adding up how much the Invercargill mayor's actions have cost ratepayers
Investigations into the behaviour of Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark have cost ratepayers more than $60,000 this year.
Try Strumming This Giant Guitar
Gore is well-known as the Country Music Capital of New Zealand, and nothing encapsulates that better than the iconic 'Gold Guitar' sculpture in the town centre. It was unveiled in 1988 to commemorate… Audio
The Benefits Of Playing Video Games
Southland local computer-guru James Wards is trying to solve some of the world's thornier problems. Audio
Meridian Energy puts planned green hydrogen facility on hold
Meridian chief executive Neal Barclay said the economics of producing green hydrogen at scale had become more challenging.
School bells swapped for wedding bells as teacher weds on campus
Wanting to give students a real wedding experience, teacher Christopher Wedderburn and his wife put their wedding outfits back on for a second celebration.
'Very disappointed': Board chair ousted at fiery meeting
People packed into the Winton Memorial Hall and bore witness to Colin Smith's final moments as chairperson.
Tiwai Point smelter agrees to further cut in energy use
The decision is aimed at helping to ease the country's energy supply constraints.
Person missing after boat capsizes on Catlins River
Police said reports of a boat capsizing in the river were made shortly before 11am.
'Consternation' at proposal for amalgamated councils
A local government expert fears a proposal to combine Southland's four councils could further distance the public from local politics.
Lachlan Jones inquest: Father wants son's death reinvestigated
As the inquest into the 3-year-old's death concludes, his parents have differing views of what should happen next.
Woman claims friend told her half-brother threw Lachlan Jones in pond
Hearing the news "made me sick" but prior experience with police stopped the woman from coming forward earlier, an inquest has heard.
Nobby Clark says sorry - again
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has ticked off his second and final public apology.
3-year-old's death staged to look like accident, former detective says
A retired Florida crime scene investigator says she believes Lachlan Jones was placed into a pond after his death. Audio
Southland towns record poor winter air
Gore has breached its air quality standards for the first time in four years.
Trio killed in Riverton capsize named
Two others who were on the boat at the time of the capsize have been released from hospital.
Lachie Jones inquest: Dry drowning death 'unlikely'
The expert phase of Coroner Alexander Ho's inquest into the 3-year-old's death has begun in the Invercargill District Court.
