Southland
Tiwai point closure means loss of 1000 jobs
Rio Tinto is closing its Tiwai Point smelter, with the loss of about one thousand jobs.
The smelter at Bluff will be wound down and closed next year as a result of a strategic review by its majority… Audio
Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt on the closure of Tiwai Aluminium Smelter
Mining giant Rio Tinto says it's winding down its aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point. Kathryn talks to Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt. Audio
Rio Tinto pulls the plug on Tiwai smelter
Mining giant Rio Tinto says it's winding down its aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point. Kathryn talks to Stew Hamilton, the smelter's general manager and RNZ's business reporter Andrew McRae. Audio
Cancer care advocate hits out at Southern DHB
Cancer care advocate Melissa Vining says the Southern DHB is denying patients the care they need and deserve.
Mataura's Ouvea premix problem going to court
The Environmental Defence Society has filed court proceedings over 10,000 tonnes of potentially toxic waste dumped in Mataura.
Don't leave keys in unoccupied patrol cars, police told
Police officers have been instructed not to leave keys in unoccupied cars after an incident in Southland in which a patrol car and two Glock pistols were stolen.
Fog, ice warning for southern motorists
Road users in parts of the South Island are warned to watch out for fog on their travels today.
Agriculture could fill Covid-19 job gaps
People who've lost their jobs during the Covid-19 downturn could find themselves driving tractors on the back blocks of Southland. Audio
Cotton used to track German wasps on the Chathams
A simple piece of cotton has helped biosecurity officers avoid 'environmental catastrophe'. It's been used as a tool to track and eliminate German wasps on the Chatham Islands. Audio
Te Anau murder accused revealed as victim's husband
The man accused of murdering Balclutha woman Shirley Reedy in Te Anau last month can now be revealed as her husband, Rodney Fallowfield.
Ruth Shaw - Manapouri's "Two Wee Bookshops"
Ruth Shaw has lived life on the high seas, worked with sex-workers in Sydney's infamous King's Cross, and spent decades fighting for the environment. She and her husband Lance spent 16 years operating… Audio, Gallery
Mothballed training farm reopening to help redundant workers
The government is backing plans to give a new lease of life to Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, near Masterton.
Fiordland re-directs focus to domestic market
Fiordland's regional tourism organisation is repositioning itself to attract more New Zealanders to visit.
Long winter ahead for Te Anau after two crises
With a population of about 2500, tourism and visitor spend contributes hugely to the Te Anau economy; the compounded impact of the February storm and Covid-19 has left businesses in a tough position.
Body found in Longwood Forest believed to be missing man Dale Watene
Southland police officers searching for missing Ōtautau man Dale Watene have found a body in Longwood Forest.
Invercargill City Council cutting wages of staff
Invercargill City Council is cutting its staff's wages, and the Public Service Association says that would just punish its lowest paid employees.
From this week, the council's executive leadership… Audio
Frustration with national park rules
Fiordland tourism operators say the rules governing the national park are outdated and leave no room for common sense.
Moderate, deep earthquake strikes near Te Anau
Fiordland has been rattled by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake this morning.
Invercargill considers rates relief
The Invercargill City Council is considering becoming the latest local authority to offer rates relief to those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
April snowfall a 'bit of a shock'
Laura Douglas was expecting a bit of "icing sugar" on the hilltops yesterday - instead she was clearing away a thick coating of snow at her Kingston home. Audio
