Southland
Report details consequences of landfill of toxic waste at Tiwai Point
"Catastrophic" consequences of environmental damage and even loss of life is being forecast from sea level rise breaching a giant landfill including toxic waste at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in…
Tiwai smelter rejects reports Mataura toxic waste removal halted
The smelter which produced toxic waste that eventually ended up stored in a small Southland town says the material is still being moved, despite reports to the contrary.
Govt halted Tiwai Pt smelter talks over toxic waste delays
The government has suspended talks over the Bluff aluminium smelter until it gets environmental commitments over cleaning up its landfill and spent cell-liner waste.
Government suspends talks with Rio Tinto over smelter closure
The government has suspended talks on the Bluff aluminium smelter's closure due to a lack of commitment to cleaning up the site.
It has been negotiating since September over how New Zealand Aluminium… Audio
Southland mayor doesn't want Destiny leaders in region
Do not pass go. Do not collect 200 dollars. Or any dollars at all. That's the message from Southland's mayor to Destiny Church leaders Hannah and Brian Tāmaki whom he says are not welcome in his… Audio
Hundred year old fishing vessel to sail again
Commodore of the Classic Boat Club of Southland Brian Railton is on a quest to restore a century old fishing boat to its former glory. Brian found the twenty seven foot vessel in Dunedin in a fairly… Audio
Irish shearer Enda Bradley
Country Life's guest this week is Irish shearer Enda Bradley, one of the foreign agricultural workers who've been allowed into New Zealand during the pandemic to plug gaps in the labour market during… Audio
Invercargill City Council introduces new media protocols
The Invercargill City Council is cracking down on councillors commenting on the actions and decisions of their colleagues and staff under new media protocols.
Panel to consult with Invercargill ratepayers about best representation at council
A special panel is being set up to decide how Invercargill ratepayers can be best represented at their local council.
Serious concerns for missing Southlander
Twelve Land Search and Rescue volunteers are searching for a missing Invercargill man.
Marcus Lush elected to Invercargill Council in by-election
Newstalk ZB broadcaster Marcus Lush has been elected to the Invercargill City Council after receiving more than half of the votes already counted in the by-election.
Invercargill by-election results nearing with voting set to end midday Wednesday
Invercargill residents are ready for a breath of fresh air from their upcoming council by-election after months of turmoil.
Southland's Burt Munro Challenge
The Burt Munro Challenge is under way in Southland. Audio
Southern motorists urged to prepare for major congestion
Waka Kotahi is warning southern motorists to prepare for heavy traffic in the South Island over the next few days with the long weekend followed by the Burt Munro Challenge next week.
Oat industry keen for NZ's first plant-based milk factory
Key players in the oat industry want to capitalise on increasing demand, with the country's first plant-based milk factory on the horizon.
'Huge concerns' over communication on high levels of lead in water
Residents in two East Otago towns are frustrated they do not know when they can drink water out of the tap, not from a tanker.
Chief ombudsman releases review of Invercargill City Council
Things have improved at the council since Clare Hadley took over, but there's still work to do, chief ombudsman Peter Boshier says.
Toxic waste removal deal a 'huge relief', but some still sceptical
Tonnes of Ouvea premix will be removed from Mataura, but some residents say that after many failed promises, they'll hold off celebrating. Audio
Dross to go: Samson and Goliath poisonous waste removal deal
A small environmental group has taken on Rio Tinto, the biggest mining company in the world. Through court mediation, a deal has been reached to get rid of toxic waste stored at a disused paper mill… Audio
Site investigations at Tiwai Point to cost taxpayers $300,000
The government will front up another $300,000 of taxpayer funds to address the operations of the aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point.
