Southland
Ex-councillor loses stoush over gorse-covered land
A former Invercargill councillor has been ordered to clear her gorse-covered section after losing a battle with the council she once represented.
Sheep to chic with cosy crossbred wool
Sometimes it takes an outsider to come in and give a dyed-in-the-wool farmer a wee nudge. This is where Southland entrepreneur Laura Todd comes in. Audio
Around the motu: Che Baker in Southland
A petition has been launched for ACC to cover volunteer firefighters, Bluff oysters are back on the menu, and a $1 billion proposed windfarm has been declined. Che Baker is the editor of the Southland… Audio
Consent for Southland Wind Farm declined
Contact Energy said it was an important project to support energy security of supply for all New Zealanders.
Person hit and killed by freight train at pedestrian crossing
Police say a scene examination has taken place in the area.
Weather: 30C heat for Christchurch, heavy rain warnings for Westland
Downpours may hit Westland and Fiordland, while Central Otago and Canterbury are in for a hot day. Audio
Bluff oyster festival risks alcohol license over preference for glass
The popular Bluff Oyster and Food Festival risks losing its ability to sell alcohol after digging its toes over glass beverages. Audio
Southland show at 'the hole in the bush'
Tuatapere's picturesque domain is transformed into a sensory celebration of rural life during the annual Waiau A&P Show. Dairy cow exhibitor Merv Livingstone has been to every show since he was five -… Audio
Hunters donate venison to needy families in Southland
Foodbanks in Southland are having kilos of venison delivered for free, along with recipes suggesting how to cook it.
Joy as missing, high-fiving cat found after 4-year search
Torria Cummings never gave up hope of finding Ceasar.
Fiordland great white footage a 'shock' to researchers
A curious great white shark has been captured eyeballing a camera set up to record footage of fish species in Fiordland and snapping at a bait pot. Audio
Farmer's edible bale netting gets overseas attention
Since Grant Lightfoot shared his story on Country Life last week, he's received dozens of calls and even more emails from farmers interested in his product.
Council accused of 'unsafe and rushed decision making' over power lines
Invercargill City Council needs to do the "right thing" and revoke consent for new giant powerlines, says Taieri's MP.
Ex-councillor's gorse-covered section fails 8 inspections in council battle
The Invercargill woman's gorse-covered section has failed eight out of 10 inspections.
Farmer rapt with edible bale netting
Plastic free paddocks have become a reality thanks to Grant Lightfoot. The Orepuke deer farmer, who invented a non-polluting baleage wrap that animals can eat, has just received his first shipment of… Audio
Around the motu: Logan Savory in Southland
The Southern Charity Hospital is open and an important volunteer has stepped in to help, there is tension between Invercargill City Council staff and Invercargill's Mayor, and the New Zealand Track… Audio
Highlanders v Blues: what you need to know
WATCH: team lists, key stats and news about tonight's Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin. Video
Farmers turn weed into wellness products
Hemp grows beside wheat, barley and peas at Blair and Jody Drysdale's farm in northern Southland. The seeds are pressed in the farmyard and made into nutritional oil and skincare cream, that the… Audio
Huge restoration project planned for three of NZ's largest islands
The $202 million project would rewild Rakiura-Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands and the Auckland Island.
Council failed to protect wetlands - High Court ruling
Southland's regional council has failed to meet its duties to monitor and protect wetlands, the High Court has ruled, in a landmark court case.
