Southland
'Totally inappropriate': Civic leader apologises after 'creepy' greeting to woman
Another high-profile Invercargill civic leader has been embroiled in a harassment scandal.
Master Carver sharing traditional skills with youngsters
Taua Papatua is a Master Carver, who learnt his skills the "old school way" from his dad in the Cook Islands. He's going to share his skills with the students at Ascot Community School, and they're… Audio
Women's Health Bus reaching rural Southland & Otago
Gynaecologist Dr Helen Paterson was used to seeing women travelling for hours to get healthcare and decided something needed to change. She set up 'Betty' the bus to take the services to the women… Audio
Cold blast sweeps through with snow and road closures
A cold wintry blast is continuing to affect parts of the country, with snow, weather warnings and some roads closed.
Snow warnings for parts of South, Desert Road
A wintry blast is expected to bring snow to many parts of the country this weekend and warnings are in place.
Rakiura / Stewart Island facing steep power price hike
The grid on Rakiura is entirely dependent on diesel generation and as a result, power unit prices will see islanders face power price hikes of more than a thousand dollars per year.
Long-term plan for Southland unveiled tackling region's challenges and opportunities
Southland has unveiled a bright vision for its future regardless of whether Tiwai Point aluminium smelter closes or not.
Iwi upset at Invercargill mayor's push for non-metaphorical te reo
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has been lambasted over his plans to give civic buildings Māori names, as long as they were not metaphors.
Mayor's anti-Māori comments creating 'massive racial divide'
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark tells an anti co-governance event that he thinks a "woke" government is giving Māori too much power.
Beckenridge mystery: 'Dangerous' to conclude stepfather, boy died in Catlins, court told
The private investigator for the family of Mike Zhao-Beckenridge believes police did not investigate the disappearance of the boy and his stepfather John Beckenridge thoroughly enough.
Gore mayor, councillors apologise to CEO, agree to collaborate
The Gore District Council chief executive and elected members have agreed to put their differences aside and work together.
Multiple arrests in Southland-linked gang crackdown
The charges include attempted murder, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and firearms offences.
Around the motu : Che Baker in Southland
The Gore District Council saga continues with a petition calling chief executive Stephen Parry to resign presented at a council meeting yesterday. The petition had gained nearly 4900 signatures. It… Audio
Gore Council refuses petition calling for chief executive to resign
The Gore District Council has voted not to receive a petition calling for its chief executive Stephen Parry to resign.
Gore CEO breaks silence after months of controversy
Gore District Council's chief executive Stephen Parry says allegations of internal bullying have been "extremely hurtful and stressful".
Another step for Tiwai Point after deal struck
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter (NZAS) and Meridian Energy have been given a green light on a deal to allow for greater demand flexibility from the smelter during peak periods.
Councillor boycotted retreat over charges against Gore mayor's assistant
A Gore district councillor boycotted a retreat because it was organised by mayor Ben Bell's assistant, who was facing fraud charges at the time.
Gore mayor personal assistant previously charged with prescription forgery
Gore Mayor Ben Bell is not responding to questions about when he learned that the woman who had been acting as his personal assistant was charged with forgery.
Tiwai Point smelter's underlying profits hit by see-sawing aluminium prices
Despite the drop, the company's chief executive said it was a good result after a challenging environment for aluminium in recent years.
Fire-fighters move out after asbestos discovery at station
Asbestos been found at a second fire station - this time in the South Island.
