Southland
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…
Conman preyed on 'vulnerable single women'
A woman swindled by a recidivist conman said she was disgusted the man preyed on vulnerable single women who were often mothers.
Fears of cow shortage as calf rearers in short supply
Fewer people are raising calves in some parts of the country this season, and concern is growing about a potential shortage of cattle further down the track. Audio
Two arrested and charged in relation to ram raids in Invercargill
An 18-year-old and 23-year-old have been arrested after ram raids in Invercargill earlier this month.
Protecting the Southern Rātā in Papatowai
A Catlins conservation group has finally purchased a section of the Papatowai estuary behind an iconic stand of rātā - a deal it's been working on for several years. The Papatowai Forest Heritage… Audio, Gallery
Mataura residents seek answers on flood protection
It will be months before Mataura residents know the full extent of the flooding risk after discovering capacity issues with their stop banks.
Southern sushi on the menu at Invercargill's first vegan food truck
Southern sushi is rolling out of the oven at Invercargill's first all-vegan food truck. Born-and-bred Southlander Chayse Leith – who runs Herbie Fully Vegan with his partner Jessinta – says he's glad… Audio
Southland towns' stop banks are at increased risk of flooding
Environment Southland is urging people in Gore, Wyndham and Mataura to be prepared for flooding events as evacuations could be triggered at a lower river level than previous floods.
Marcus Lush announces he will run for Invercargill mayoralty
Talkback host Marcus Lush is to stand for the Invercargill mayoralty.
Care urged on roads as snow settles in South
Motorists are being urged to take care on roads as snow settles in parts of the South Island today.
Invercargill's Don St to close as city revamp continues
A main street in Invercargill will be partly closed from tomorrow as part of a revamp of the inner city.
Juvenile leopard seal shot dead in Southland
A protected juvenile leopard seal has been shot and killed near Invercargill and the Department of Conservation is appealing for information.
