Southland
Tiwai Point: Fifty Years in the Furnace
Tiwai Point is a polarising place, people tend to love it or hate it. 2021 will be its 50th year of operations, it could also be the smelter's last. Eyewitness follows the history of the Tiwai Point… Audio
Breakthrough in Southland Charity Hospital plans
The construction of a new charity hospital in Invercargill took a massive step forward yesterday, with the first sledgehammer blows to the suburban pub it will replace. Audio
From kegs to colonoscopies: Work begins on Southland charity hospital
Dreams for turning an old pub in Invercargill into a charity hospital are one step closer to reality with the first strike of a sledgehammer.
Southland Museum: Invercargill council backs refurbishment
The museum, which shut two years ago because it was an earthquake risk, has been handed a lifeline.
Milford Track in Fiordland reopens for tramping
For the first time since devastating floods hit Fiordland in February, trampers can now walk the Milford Track end-to-end. Video
Crux of the matter: letting the audience take control
People are used to getting news from public broadcasters paid for by taxpayers - or as a customer of commercial media organisations. But is news as a social enterprise an idea whose time has come… Video, Audio
Is the moose out there?
A Canterbury black panther, mysterious moose sightings in Fiordland - and big cats reportedly roaming rurally in the South Island. All of these have been reported by serious news outlets this past… Video, Audio
Three men with gang links charged after kidnapping and burglary
Three men with gang connections have been arrested and charged after an aggravated burglary and kidnapping in Southland last week.
Invercargill councillor disappointed to hear mayor rubbish review of council
An Invercargill councillor says it's disappointing and confusing to hear Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt rubbishing an independent review of the city council's operations. Audio
New museum set to open on Stewart Island Rakiura
Stewart Island Rakiura's museum was first built in 1960 - to house an abundance of island treasures. Back then, it cost the thousands of tourists coming to the island 50 cents to get in and see the… Audio
High winds knock out power in Southland
High winds forecast to buffet many parts of the south today are causing power outages in areas of Southland.
Slim pickings - reporting the shortage of labour for fruit and veges
With borders closed, a severe shortage of people to pick fruit and vegetables could create serious shortages and high prices this summer. Politicians, growers and media personalities have all… Audio
The Paper Mill: Mataura's toxic waste nightmare
The battle over toxic waste stored in a disused paper mill near Southland's Mataura River is the subject of a new short doco directed by former Invercargill woman Nadia Maxwell. Video, Audio
Legal battle over toxic waste in Mataura nears an end
More than 10,000 tonnes of ouvea premix - a type of toxic waste - stored in Mataura could be removed from the town by Christmas.
House Talk | Episode 9: A House or a Home?
Are tiny and self-built houses an answer to expensive housing in NZ? They have their challenges and attractions, but are local councils deaf to the calls for flexibility in planning laws? Video
House Talk | Episode 8: Is the RMA a Dog?
The RMA gets a lot of flak for being complex and outdated. Change is in the pipeline, but do we risk throwing out the good points of the RMA as well as the bad? Video
Southern DHB approves birthing units after months of 'Russian roulette'
There are units in Queenstown and Alexandra, supported by hubs in Wānaka and Ranfurly, but it's clear the situation is no longer working for expectant mothers and residents of the area.
Police investigating after woman's body found on Invercargill property
Police were called to a Grace Street property shortly after 4pm yesterday where her body was discovered.
Feedback on Invercargill council's governance to be behind closed doors
Invercargill councillors will give their feedback on the council's governance standard behind closed doors.
Police to review death of Gore toddler who drowned
Police are reviewing the death of a Gore toddler who drowned in the town's wastewater treatment ponds last January.
