Southland
Heavy rain, strong winds to lash lower North Island, South Island
Severe heavy rain and gale warnings have been issued for parts of the lower North Island and much of the South Island, from Saturday into Sunday.
Hunt on at remote Southland beach for great white shark's missing tag
Imagine trying to find a needle in a haystack, but the needle is a six-inch satellite transponder and the haystack a beach covered in mussel shells. Audio
Temperatures plummet as southerly front moves up NZ
Christchurch topped 29C on Sunday, but will only reach 13C on Monday. Audio
Finding Frank - a true deer hunting legend
Frank Erceg was victim of New Zealand's first helicopter hunting accident, but now his story, and that of the deer culling industry has come to life through his niece, Louise Maich. Audio
Man faces painful delays getting abcesses treated at Southland Hospital
A man with recurring, painful abscesses suffered unacceptable delays while trying to get treated at Southland Hospital.
Council rejects petition calling on chief executive to resign - again
The Gore District Council has rejected a second petition calling for its chief executive to go.
Youths linked to spike in car thefts in Invercargill
Owners of vehicles, particularly Mazdas, Nissans and Toyotas, are being asked to stay vigilant and keep them securely parked overnight.
Name suppression leaves dead toddler 'faceless and nameless' - whānau
Whānau of a toddler killed in Southland say heavy court suppressions have left the boy "invisible".
Predator control brings female South Island kākā on a par with males
Kākā are thriving in Fiordland's Eglinton Valley, thanks to three decades of predator control.
True newspaperman' Fred Tulett leaves a legacy
Long-serving Southland Times editor Fred Tulett has died - leaving a legacy of more than 50 years in journalism in which he mentored many top journalists who followed in his footsteps. Audio
Hundreds take up call against former Gore council chief executive
Almost 300 Gore residents have signed a petition calling for the district council to revoke its appointment of former chief executive Stephen Parry to an interim role.
State must work with primary caregivers on safety plan for at-risk children - coroner
A coroner's report into the death of a toddler shows government agencies were explicitly warned the boy's killer was violent and a risk to children.
Police justified in shooting man with sponge rounds - IPCA
An independent investigation has found a police officer was justified in shooting a man with sponge rounds and did not assault him.
Gore council CEO saga takes new twist
A former council chief financial officer says he was pushed out - and has announced his intention to seek the top job, even though he's now based in the UK.
Large fire at Oreti Beach contained
Fire and Emergency says crews have contained a vegetation fire at Invercargill's Oreti beach.
Core blimey! Gore residents get crabby over tree planting
A decision to plant crab apple trees on the main street has caused a stand-off - and the loss of car parks.
Hannah Pascoe planning to be first blind woman to cycle New Zealand
An Invercargill Para athlete is on a mission to become the first blind wahine toa to cycle the length of Aotearoa. Audio
Southland District Council issues boil water notice for Eastern Bush
An urgent boil water notice has been issued for a Southland drinking water supply after E. coli bacteria was detected.
Four injured in Invercargill house fire
Four people were injured in house fire in Invercargill on Friday morning.
Second petition calls on Gore District Council CEO to resign
Stephen Parry - who fell out with Mayor Ben Bell - is still in the post while a replacement is being found.
