Southland
Police admit mistakes made in investigation of 3-year-old's death, review ordered
A review has been ordered into the police investigation following the death of 3-year-old Lachlan Jones, who was found dead in a sewage pond in 2019.
Lawson cypress trees planted in 1800s felled despite protests
Southland protesters who chained themselves to historic trees say they are disappointed they could not save them from the chopping block.
Landslide threat forces popular school camp to halt overnight stays
Geotechnical findings have shown a significant risk that more heavy rain could trigger landslides, sending debris towards Fiordland's Deep Cove camp and hostel.
Fiordland island could be used as endangered bird haven
Conservationists have set their sights on a new home for New Zealand's rarest parakeet species, to help boost its population.
Backcountry adventurers advised to be on alert for avalanches
The Avalanche Advisory has issued warnings for dangerous conditions in several alpine ranges.
$11k facilitation process gets Gore mayor and council staff back on speaking terms
Gore Mayor Ben Bell says his relationship with council chief executive Stephen Parry is "perfectly fine".
Open ocean salmon farm bid declined, despite economic benefits
A panel said it declined the necessary resource consents with a heavy heart, citing environmental concerns.
Baby's killer 'ripped motherhood away'
Daniel Wallis has been jailed for just over three years for the manslaughter of his five-month old-daughter.
Man critically injured in Invercargill firearms incident
Police are appealing for information on the firearms incident in the suburb of Heidelberg.
Sanctuary calls for feral cats to be included in Predator Free 2050 strategy
There are more than 2.5 million feral cats living in Aotearoa, a number that is climbing.
13-year-olds arrested after suspected Invercargill crime spree
They were reportedly caught after unsuccessfully trying to goad police into a chase.
Rainy 'ghost of La Niña' may haunt World Cup kick-off
A band of rain and wind is set to dampen the first of this week's FIFA Women's World Cup games in Auckland. Audio
Two children found after going missing in bush: 'They just huddled together for the night'
Children who spent the night lost in Southland bush could hear searchers calling for them as they hunkered down to survive the cold conditions.
Te Whatu Ora apologises for false claims over cancer wait lists
Te Whatu Ora has confirmed just 70 percent of patients are getting their first appointment within a month, not the 90 percent it previously told RNZ.
Two dead after road crashes in Auckland and Southland
Two people have died in road crashes today, a motorcyclist crashed after failing to stop for police in Auckland and a person died after a crash involving a truck and a car in Southland.
Wharf project for Stewart Island now uncertain
Plans to replace an ageing wharf on Stewart Island have stalled due to uncertainty over the Department of Conservation's position, Southland District Council says.
'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.
