Southland
Fire crews, helicopters resume efforts to control Awarua blaze
Six fire crews and six helicopters have continued working to control a large fire south of Invercargill today.
Southland town in danger of running out of water
A small Southland town is in danger of running out of water unless residents make some drastic changes to how much they're using. Southland District Councillor John Douglas lives near the town and… Audio
'Extraordinary place': Iwi fearful of fire damage to Waituna Wetland
The head of Te Rūnaka o Awarua says the Southland wetlands are extremely significant with tīpuna buried nearby.
Chris Fleming announces exit from top health role
Chris Fleming will step down as chief executive of Southern DHB when it transitions to the new Health New Zealand authority on 1 July.
Two hunters missing for three days in Fiordland found
The hunters walked out of the bush and are now being assessed by doctors.
Awarua fire: Weather aiding efforts to contain blaze
Fire crews are still working to a containment line around the major fire at Awarua, near Invercargill.
Coastal Southland sees driest summer on record
It is coastal Southland's driest summer on record and there is no real relief forecast as the drought pushes into the north of the region.
Firefighters worry wind change could spread blaze at Awarua
Firefighters are worried a wind change today could see a large blaze on conservation wetlands at Awarua, south of Invercargill, spread further. Audio
Fiordland tourist operators keen to put 'diabolical' years behind them
The tourists are coming back, but will one of the country's most special destinations be ready for them?
Southland Regional Council amends water shortage direction
Southland Regional Council has revised an irrigation ban in the province after outcry from local farmers.
Firefighters battle Southland fire: 'These guys are doing it hard out there'
A major fire at Awarua, south of Invercargill, is burning through about 1000 hectares of mānuka scrub and peat soils in the drought-stricken region.
Firefighters battle blaze in mānuka bush south of Invercargill
Firefighters are battling a major vegetation fire at Awarua, south of Invercargill.
Invercargill water restrictions may ramp up if rain doesn't arrive
The council has already banned unattended hosing and sprinklers under the first stage of restrictions to protect the city's sole water supply, the Ōreti River.
Burglars seeking fuel threatened property owner with firearm - police
A group of people used a firearm to threaten a property owner while they were trying to steal fuel, police say.
Men in stolen car try to steal fuel from rural property owner
A property owner was threatened by four men wanting to steal fuel from his vehicle, Invercargill police say.
Southland enters drought restrictions with water in short supply
Southland is grappling with an extreme dry spell that has prompted water restrictions across the region and a total fire ban.
Large tides, courier delays among obstacles at start of oyster season
It's been a bumpy opening for the new Bluff oyster season.
Water restrictions on the horizon for Invercargill residents
Residents may face water restrictions as soon as next week as the river supplying the city's water is at risk of running low.
Two teens still in hospital a month after shooting in Invercargill
There are still no arrests over the shooting of two teenagers in Invercargill a month on.
Interest from overseas in Southland hydrogen plant plan
Four potential partners have been identified to help develop the world's first large-scale green hydrogen plant in Southland.
