Southland
Explosion on boat in Bluff under investigation
Three crew members were injured and taken to Kew Hospital in Invercargill.
Mayor at odds with council over inappropriate language
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark believes his council should not redact feedback from the public, even if it is difficult to hear.
Lachlan Jones inquest: Coroner delays release of findings
Coroner Alexander Ho is calling for more information before giving his findings into the death of Gore preschooler Lachlan Jones.
Waikaia arson suspects still sought, over a year later
Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney said police are determined to hold the person responsible accountable.
'Kids do dumb things': Principal speaks out against keyboard warriors
Schools speak up on "challenging student behaviour" after an incident at Oxford Area School this week.
Environment Southland backs council merger idea
Southland's regional council has backed an investigation that could result in local authorities merging.
Move to increase te reo Māori street names in Invercargill
Te reo Māori street names are on track for a boost in Invercargill as the council takes steps to ensure they are more readily available.
Meridian Energy to replace five transformers at Manapōuri Power Station
Meridian said the decision came after advice from independent experts.
Bluff gorse stoush: Ex-councillor hasn't paid bill
Karen Arnold has been embroiled in a battle with Invercargill council since 2022.
Move to protect Fiordland elk draws ire of Forest and Bird
Forest and Bird has accusing the government of "changing the law to let a North American deer species use the national park as a glorified vege patch". Audio
What will go into the making of Southland's new museum
Conversations are underway to decide what stories to tell, and how.
Work begins on which stories to include in Southland's new museum
Invercargill City Council and Waihōpai Rūnaka say mana whenua stories will have a key role in Te Unua Museum.
Invercargill City Council rejects wish of rūnanga to obtain land
The land at Omaui holds special significance to Māori but other residents were concerned about retaining the view.
Dog starved to death by owner
An Invercargill man has been sentenced to 200 hours of community work for letting his dog starve to death.
Man seen running away from Bluff blaze with petrol can
A Ford Courier ute parked on Marine Parade was set a light.
Store worker injured in overnight crime spree
There were two aggravated robberies and multiple burglaries in Invercargill in the early hours of Monday.
Platform above Fiordland's Marian Creek track being rebuilt
It comes after 10yo Australian girl Tegan Chen died after slipping on rocks into Marian Creek in January 2024.
Southern council could sell building for $1
An old rugby club building in rural Southland could soon be sold for just $1.
