Southland
Tamatea/Dusky: The birthplace of New Zealand conservation
It's remote and rugged, an archipelago of over 700 islands - and the birthplace of New Zealand's conservation efforts. Tamatea or Dusky Sound's beauty and history have been captured in a new book by… Audio, Gallery
Southland businesses concerned about Invercargill council
New documents show Southland businesses have serious concerns about the Invercargill City Council being fit to govern.
Firm fined $75k after customers paid for unnecessary heat pump repairs
A heat pump servicing company has been taken to task for a technician's dishonesty which saw customers paying for repairs that weren't needed.
Grant Murray - the fight to save stock during Lake Ohau fires
Grant Murray shares his story of the incredible lengths he went to in order to save the stock on his farm. Audio
Firefighters gain advantage in Lake Ohau fire
Strong winds that have been hampering firefighting efforts at Lake Ohau have died down, allowing the on-site crew to gain further control of the situation.
The fire has caused widespread devastation… Audio
Firefighters still battling to contain Lake Ohau fire
The battle to contain the massive fire around Lake Ohau is continuing, with firefighters up against strong winds overnight.
The fire, which destroyed about 40 homes in the village, is now more than… Audio
Lake Ōhau fire: 1800 Hectares of conservation land damaged
Approximately 1800 hectares of conservation land has been affected by the Lake Ōhau blaze. Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage says we need to learn to be fire smart. Grant Pearce is a specialist in… Audio
Lake Ōhau fire: ‘I feel stripped naked’
David Stone lost his home and everything he owns in the blaze at Lake Ōhau Village over the weekend. His is one of approximately 50 structures that were razed by the scrub fire. David joins the show… Audio
Government announces funding for Lake Ohau residents after fire
Residents are about to board buses to survey the damage to their homes.
RNZ's Otago-Southland reporter, Tess Bruton, has been speaking to officials and residents in the village and spoke to Māni… Audio
At least 40 homes destroyed by fire at Lake Ohau
Lake Ohau residents are hoping they will have the chance to pick over the remains of their homes this afternoon, with most of the village's 50 houses thought to have been destroyed in a fire that's… Audio
Clean-up from Southland flooding begins as weather clears
Council workers are checking for damage after weekend flooding in Southland and civil defence is following up with people whose homes were affected. Audio
Worst of Southland flooding over: Civil Defence
Civil Defence says the worst of the flooding in Southland is over.
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 4: Debates, Polls, Te Tūru o te Wiki - Te Tai Tonga
Te Tai Tonga is Aotearoa's biggest electorate. It spans several islands—Te Wai Pounamu, Rēkohu, and Wharekauri—with a side order of Wellington and a chunk of Lower Hutt. Join the party and listen. Audio
The Citizen's Handbook: Election Special | Voting
We’re trying to convince you to vote. This is marketing, plain and simple. But we’re not going to resort to any of the tactics you might see other people trying to use around the election. Video
Rio Tinto threw aside power savings offer of more than $60m
The power company offered the owners of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter savings of close to a quarter of a billion dollars to keep operating for another four years.
Environment Court progress on Mataura toxic waste 'a huge relief'
There is renewed hope the Southland town of Mataura may finally be freed of the burden of more than 10,000 tonnes of potentially toxic waste.
South Island gets relief from snowy blast from tonight
The South Island will have to deal with freezing temperatures until tonight, when north westerly winds are expected to bring warmer weather.
Farmers in Otago and Southland say this week's heavy snow… Audio
Snow storm hits Southland during calving and lambing season
Snow storm hits Southland during lambing and calving season. The Panel speaks to Bernadette Hunt, Federated Farmers Southland vice president. Audio
The Citizen's Handbook: Election Special | Voting
We’re trying to convince you to vote. This is marketing, plain and simple. But we’re not going to resort to any of the tactics you might see other people trying to use around the election. Video
Clutha hit hard by spring snow dump
Widespread snowfalls continue to impact parts of the South Island, while wind warnings are in place for parts of the lower east coast of the North Island.
Seven Highways remain shut and warnings are… Audio
