Southland
Healthy home for chooks at clifftop egg farm
When Anna Penn's flock of 3,000 hardy hens stop pecking and look up, they can watch waves crashing into the shore. They're residents at New Zealand's southernmost commercial egg farm, overlooking Te… Audio
'The people in the report aren't just numbers': Widow reacts to damning cancer treatment probe
Melissa Vining's husband, Blair, was told he had to wait longer to see a specialist than he had time to live, a highly critical investigation has found. Audio
Dunedin Hospital rebuild: Will it live up to expectations?
Dunedin was promised a brand spanking new hospital - but will cutbacks compromise it? Audio
Questions over timing of Gore council chief executive's reappointment
One of the men at the centre of the stand-off at Gore District Council was given a two-year contract extension just two days before the new council was elected.
Aluminium smelter and Meridian strike power deal, subject to approval
Meridian can require the smelter to cut demand when the electricity system is under stress - for a fee.
Southland renewable energy strategy out for public consultation
The Southland Regional Development Agency is predicting the area will need to produce as much energy in the next 15 years as it has done in the past 130.
Veteran councillor resigns over 'unsustainable anxiety'
Sixth-term councillor Bret Highsted has resigned from the Gore District Council - where the mayor and chief executive's relationship has got to the point they're no longer on speaking terms.
Local Government NZ 'very aware' of Gore council ructions
The relationship between Gore mayor Ben Bell and the council's chief executive Stephen Parry has broken down to the point where they need an intermediary. Now, LGNZ says it's liaising with the pair.
Relationship between Gore Mayor and Chief Exec so bad they need an intermediary
The relationship between Gore District Council's Mayor Ben Bell and chief executive Stephen Parry has broken down to the point another councillor will act as an intermediary between them.
Power cuts avoided after residents heed call to conserve electricity
Power cuts have been avoided in the South Island after residents heeded calls to reduce their electricity usage.
'Extreme' summer has southern farmers feeling ignored
Recent rainfall has alleviated drought concerns in Otago and Southland, but it's been another tough summer.
Adventure trails and organic garden add X-factor to family farm
In the last few years, Tom O'Brien's Southland farmland has become home to a hand-built bike and hiking track and an organic market garden. Audio
NZ Sporting History: John Munro on his father's success
For this week's sporting history we're looking back at the legendary achievements of world famous motorcycling Southlander Burt Munro. John Munro joins Jesse to talk about his father's life and… Audio
Severe thunderstorms for Westland, heavy rain warnings for Southland and Otago
Sand bags are being provided in Dunedin as orange level heavy rain and strong wind warnings and watches are plastered across much of the South Island.
Chilly blast expected to be followed by warmer days
MetService says cooler temperatures forecast for the next few days should begin to lift by the end of the week.
Southland farmer caught on the hop
Harvesting is about to get underway at Garston Hops which has gone from traditional sheep farming to a two tier operation with big plans afoot. Audio
Invercargill man charged with manslaughter over death of 78-year-old
The charge relates to a fight in a hotel car park on 28 January.
A bigger picture - dairy farmer discovers landscape photography
Capturing beautiful South Island landscapes is more than just a hobby for agricultural entrepreneur and aspiring mushroom-grower Edwin Mabonga. Audio
Fire destroys storage facility in Invercargill
Firefighters are continuing to damp down hotspots following a fire at an Invercargill storage facility.
Lachlan Jones case: Police tight-lipped after Gore council fined $129,000
Police are refusing to address the concerns of the father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones.