Southland
Builder allegedly kidnapped over botched bathroom
William Taranaki Taingahue Rangi is in court facing charges of kidnapping and aggravated robbery after a builder was allegedly detained against his will and told he would have his toes cut off.
Photographing Stewart Island over 30 years
One of New Zealand's leading landscape photographers Rob Brown has been travelling to Rakiura for many years now. His popular book Rakiura: The Wild Landscapes of Stewart Island was first published in… Audio, Gallery
Ben Bell becomes Gore mayor after recount bid dismissed
Six-term mayor Tracy Hicks sought a recount after losing to 23-year-old Ben Bell by just eight votes. Audio
Decision on Gore mayor's race recount likely this week
A decision on whether there will be a recount for the Gore district mayoralty is expected to be made this week.
Farms to forests: Minister for Agriculture on farmers
Minister for Agriculture Damien O'Connor talks with Kathryn Ryan about the tough choices farmers are facing, including looming emissions pricing, and the temptation to sell into carbon farm forestry.
…Tracy Hicks to seek recount in Gore's mayoralty race
Defeated Gore District mayor Tracy Hicks is seeking a recount after losing to 23-year-old Ben Bell by just eight votes.
New Invercargill Mayor points to different leadership style after Sir Tim's departure
Invercargill ratepayers are coming to grips with a city without long-serving mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt at the helm.
Southland Hospital on brink of collapse, cancer care advocate claims
Melissa Vining says Southland Hospital's on the brink of collapse after staff told her their colleagues were "crumbling, breaking down every shift, despite continually giving it their all to keep the…
Nobby Clark steps into Tim Shadbolt's shoes as mayor of Invercargill
Nobby Clark has taken the top job in Invercargill, ousting the country's longest serving mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt.
Ngāi Tahu and Tīwai Point smelter reach agreement to restore whenua
A new partnership with Ngāi Tahu has been set up to restore the whenua at the site of the Tīwai Point aluminium smelter in Southland.
Man helping police with Invercargill hit-and-run enquiry
A man has come forward to help police with their enquiries into a Southland hit-and-run.
Council calls for 'long overdue' investment into South Island passenger rail
Dunedin City Council is calling for the return of passenger rail in the south.
Police appeal for sightings of vehicle linked to Invercargill hit and run
Invercargill police are searching for what they believe to be a dark-coloured Toyota Hilux in relation to a hit and run in Invercargill on Sunday.
Council may back push for train service linking South Island cities
The Dunedin City Council is considering supporting an inter-regional passenger rail service connecting Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.
Man hospitalised after hit and run in Invercargill
A man has been hospitalised in a serious condition after a hit and run in Invercargill this morning.
Iwi-led Southland charity opens another nursery on first anniversary
An iwi-led Southland environmental charity is helping rangatahi into new careers and turning its attention to large-scale restoration projects.
DOC takes action as stoat footprints found on previously predator free island
Stoat footprints have been discovered on a previously predator free island in southwest Fiordland, triggering an incursion response from the Department of Conservation.
Fishing boat crew member in hospital after incident at sea
A fishing-boat crew member was taken to hospital in Southland today, four days after suffering serious injuries at sea.
'Potentially a billion dollars' to clean up Tiwai Point
An environment watchdog is promising a tighter rein on consents around ongoing pollution from the country's only aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point, as they say costs for the clean up may hit $1…
Significant contamination caused by Tiwai Point smelter
A new assessment on the impact of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter shows a significant amount of contamination, including fluoride, hydrocarbons, aluminium, and heavy metals, Southland Regional…
