Southland
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.
Sir Tim Shadbolt alone in opposing independent review
Invercargill's embattled mayor has doubled down against an independent review into who has access to council emails - despite one of his being used against him.
Top chef teams up with Southland producers
Chef Ethan Flack has returned to Invercargill after years working in Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK. He plans to open a food space where he can tell the stories of Southland's farmers and… Audio
Shadbolt 'unnerved', waiting for apology over email leak
Last week, Sir Tim was blindsided by council staff when an email he sent to media was intercepted and raised at a closed meeting an hour later.
Southland council to start removing black mould from chambers
Work to remove black mould from the chambers at the Southland Regional Council will start in the next two weeks.
'They've been protected for a reason' - Southland farmer accused of draining wetland
A Southland farmer already in mediation over land clearing is now under investigation after being accused of trying to drain a wetland.
Making sense of ‘Milk and Money’
The recent Groundswell protest put farmers’ grievances about the government’s environmental policies front and centre. Good timing for a new six-part documentary series exploring the dairy industry,… Video, Audio
Six injured in Southland crash
Two people are critically injured after a crash in Southland.
Farming Pāua - the black pearl of the ocean
A Bluff-based operation is farming cocktail-sized pāua using the pristine waters of Foveaux Strait. The New Zealand Abalone Company (TNZAC) is hoping to sell two million of the mini pāua every year. Audio
Pioneering new food in Southland
It's hoped the newly opened Southern Pioneers' Food Hub will help launch products developed from Southland's food bounty to the world. Audio
Hearing reveals alarming alcohol harm among Southland youth
The rejection of a new liquor outlet hoping to open in Riverton has painted a concerning picture of a toxic drinking culture in the town.
Govt concerns about Rio Tinto revealed in document release
Newly released documents show officials believed Rio Tinto wanted to sideline the clean-up of Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.
Nurse shortages are placing patients at risk of harm
The Southern District Health Board is hopeful its staffing woes will be resolved by the middle of next year. A report tabled at today's board meeting found nurse shortages are placing patients at risk… Audio
Nursing shortage in south: 'You can see that tired look on their faces'
A review to be discussed tomorrow has found one Dunedin Hospital ward was regularly understaffed by 20 percent or more during day shifts between July 2018 and October 2020.
Series 2 | Episode 4: Mahinga Kai - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We learn about traditional kai harvest practices as Mere Skerrett prepares for the imminent tītī harvest season in in Murihiku Southland. This episode is in Te Reo. Audio
Southland eyed for New Zealand's largest green hydrogen plant
New Zealand could become the world's first large-scale producer of green hydrogen if Contact Energy and Meridian Energy's plans pan out.
Dairy farms face labour squeeze ahead of calving season
Pandemic immigration restrictions and labour shortages are about to collide with the busiest time of the year on dairy farms - with concerns some workers are being poached to cover the shortfall… Audio
Vaccinations in Otago, Southland top 100,000
Southern DHB is today celebrating administering 100,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine across Otago and Southland.
Crew members on quarantined ship test positive to Covid-19
Two crew members onboard the Mattina container ship currently in quarantine in Bluff have tested positive for Covid-19.
Supporting Shearers
Serena Lyders grew up in shearing sheds - she is now an advocate for support and mental health services to be made available to people working in shearing gangs. Audio
