Southland
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Fiordland tourism operators say the rules governing the national park are outdated and leave no room for common sense.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
Tangaroa Walker: dairy farming during lockdown
Southland contract milker Tangaroa Walker is a popular social media presence with his Facebook page Farm 4 Life, where he posts educational and earthy videos of daily life on a dairy farm. He's also… Video, Audio
Covid-19: 11 more cases linked Bluff wedding cluster
The Ministry of Health says 11 more cases of Covid-19 have been linked to a wedding in Bluff, bringing the total number to 73.
Covid-19: Bluff restaurant director was hesitant to hold wedding
More than 60 people who linked to a wedding at the Oyster Cove restaurant on 21 March have so far tested positive for Covid-19.
Patient didn't mention coronavirus symptoms
Southland Hospital staff and two patients are in self-isolation after a patient came in for surgery and later tested positive for Covid-19.
The role of local libraries in lockdown
What services can a local library offer during lockdown? We talk to Cynthia Smith from Invercargill Library. Audio
Coronavirus: Southern DHB has most Covid-19 cases per head of population
The number of Covid-19 cases in the Southern District Health Board area has risen to 59, making it the region with the most cases per head of population in the country.
