Southland
Unconsented sign reported to council must come down
The owner of a seaside lodge in rural Southland has been ordered to remove his home-made sign made out of power poles, less than 24 hours after it was erected.
Colac Bay erosion issue reaches tipping point as upset residents seek legal advice
In a sleepy Southland bay, a battle is brewing. Fearful an old dump could be exposed where the rocks give way to loose shingle, residents claim the council isn't interested.
Fourth person charged after teenager shot four times in Invercargill
A fourth person has been charged after a man with four gunshot wounds sought treatment at Southland Hospital earlier this month.
Anthonie Tonnon: singing the news
Many songwriters turn inward for inspiration. Anthonie Tonnon turns to the newspapers, writing about toxic waste in the Mataura Paper Mill, the housing crisis, the decline of regional rail and even an… Audio
From Youth MPs to actual MPs
Parliament is recruiting for a 2022 youth version of itself. Phil Smith chats with former Youth MPs, now actual MPs Ayesha Verrall and Tangi Utikere about they 1997 Youth parliament experience. Video, Audio
Aquaculture agreement sees area off Rakiura/Stewart Island transferred to Ngāi Tahu
After years of complex negotiations, Ngāi Tahu has welcomed a settlement over aquaculture rights in Southland.
Incident that saw teen shot four times may be gang-related - police
Police are seeking the public's help after a teenager suffered four gunshot wounds in Invercargill at the weekend.
'End of an era': Ohai locals recall life, friendships in a once bustling mining town
The small settlement of Ohai sprang up around large coal deposits discovered in the 1910s, but the coal mine is closing today.
Person dies following serious crash in Southland
A person has died following a serious single-vehicle collision in Southland's Te Anau Surrounds.
Southland Polyfest goes online to cope with restrictions
Murihiku-Southland's Polyfest's live event has been cancelled due to ongoing restrictions as a result of the Delta outbreak.
Te Anau locals want daylight savings time to stay
Some Te Anau locals say there's no going back when the clocks spring forward for daylight saving this weekend.
They reckon Te Anau Time will be here to stay - permanently giving visitors to the… Audio
South leading for first shots of vaccine
The South's vaccination rollout has hit top gear, and the region leads the country in numbers of people who have had the first shot of the Pfizer vaccine.
Moa bones stolen from Southland museum
Police in Southland are calling for information on moa bones taken from a flood damaged campsite near Milford Sound.
Mud and Blood released on RNZ today
Westland farmer, rugby enthusiast and touch judge Gary McCrae talks about the 71-year-old Woodham Shield rugby competition that features in the new RNZ documentary Mud & Blood. Audio
Covid-19 uncertainty: Alexandra Bloom Festival cancelled
The Alexandra community is devastated their annual blossom festival has been called off as it entered its 65th year.
Invercargill City Council performing well despite issues with mayor, reviewer says
An independent reviewer says Invercargill residents should feel confident that their local council can do its job after a tumultuous 12 months that included potential government intervention.
Positive council report finds Shadbolt 'unavoidable and inconvenient distraction'
Invercargill's embattled mayor is being viewed as an unavoidable and inconvenient distraction despite a six-month progress review finding the council is working better together.
Invercargill council review shows an 'awful lot of improvement' - deputy mayor
Leaders at the centre of the Invercargill City Council's progress review were able to provide feedback on a draft report weeks before other councillors can see it.
The Wizard: A Living Work of Art
Little is known about The Wizard of New Zealand who took centre stage in Christchurch's Cathedral Square from the 70s until the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, which saw the city in a state of… Audio
Councillor ready to resign if commissioners aren't appointed
An Otago Regional Councillor says she's prepared to resign if the Environment Minister doesn't intervene with the dysfunctional council.
