Southland
Mataura evacuation trigger level lowered due to erosion concerns
A Southland community is being warned to be prepared to evacuate their homes at lower river flows than they might have in the past.
One charged with wounding with intent after person injured in Invercargill
A man has been charged and further arrests may be made following a firearms incident over the weekend.
Gore mayor settles for councillor Keith Hovell as deputy after requisition
Gore District Council has appointed first-term councillor Keith Hovell to fill the vacant deputy mayor's role.
How a young country-school teacher is using farm lessons in her classroom
Teaching wasn't always the plan for Eden Warrender and nor was returning to her old primary school 17 years after leaving. But service to others has always been part of who she is.
Invercargill man charged after woman found critically injured
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was critically injured in Invercargill.
"It certainly defies belief' - 200 trees deliberately poisoned
Police have been notified about the poisoning of more than 200 pine trees on council land in the small Southland town of Tuatapere.
Fire and Emergency warns of increasing fire risk in Southland
Fire and Emergency is reminding people to take extra care when lighting fires after several planned vegetation burns got out of control in Southland recently.
Yarrow Stadium's new roof installation underway
Work has started on installing a new fabric roof on the West Stand at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth.
Around the motu: Tim Brown in Dunedin
RNZ journalist Tim Brown joins Kathryn to talk about the controversy surrounding Gore's new Mayor Ben Bell and the attempt by seven councillors to oust his choice of deputy, Queenstown's vulnerable… Audio
Meridian names its preferred partner for green hydrogen project
The energy company's chief executive Neal Barclay said its choice - Australian resource firm Woodside Energy - had an established track record of 'demonstrated climate change ambitions'.
Gore mayor Ben Bell resurfaces after week of 'challenging discussions'
The country's youngest mayor has faced a number of controversies in recent weeks.
Majority of councillors oppose new mayor's choice of deputy
Gore's new deputy mayor is worried the council is projecting an image of dysfunction just weeks after the district's tight mayoral race was settled.
Gore mayor loses bid for executive assistant: 'It is a luxury item'
Gore district's new mayor Ben Bell has lost a bid for his own executive assistant.
Debut mystery novel set on Stewart Island /Rakiura
A decision to leave New York behind to settle on Stewart Island, has helped to provide the inspiration for Jessica Howland Kany's first book, A Runner's Guide to Rakiura draws on her love of fitness… Audio
Gore mayor to not claim travel costs for his private personal assistant
The Gore District mayor is no longer asking the council to cover the travel costs for his private personal assistant.
'We will get it done': Construction of new museum and art gallery to be sped up
The Invercargill City Council has voted to fast-track building of the new Southland Museum and Art Gallery.
Sandy Graham gets life imprisonment for murder of Dale Watene
A young son has been robbed of the best father in the world, the High Court at Invercargill heard this afternoon.
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
