Southland
Urban Villages established in face of Queenstown’s housing woes
Housing values in Queenstown seem to have plateaued, but when those values average more than $1 million, a plateau doesn't bring much relief for middle income earners looking to get into their first… Audio
Appeal for witnesses after Southland taxi driver robbed
Police are appealing for witnesses after a taxi driver was threatened and robbed on Ythan Street in Invercargill just before 7pm yesterday.
Farming business boss asked worker to lie to WorkSafe
The boss of a farming company has been convicted after asking an injured staff member to lie to WorkSafe so the business would not be prosecuted.
Southland farmer develops water monitoring system
Outspoken Southland farmer Ray McCrostie is on a quest to better understand and improve the land under his gumboots. He's lending a hand to Clint Rissman, a scientist who used to work for Environment… Audio
Retiree one of hundreds living in inadequate houses
After working his whole life as a teacher and bus driver, a Southland retiree never thought he would be without a home to live in.
‘Gloves off’ as Southland leaders fight govt over polytechnic merger
Invercargill leaders are upset with the government's decision to merge the country's polytechnics, saying it will kill off Southland's already successful model. Stand up for SIT campaign director… Video, Audio
Southern DHB under fire for 'ignoring' report recommendations
Is it time for a public inquiry into Southern DHB's treatment of bowel cancer patients? Christchurch surgeon Phil Bagshaw, the co-author of a damming audit says the response to major failures isn't… Audio
Govt won’t investigate Lumsden’s maternity downgrade
Supporters of the Lumsden maternity centre are vowing not to give up their fight to restore full birthing services to the Southland town. That's despite the Health Select Committee voting today not to… Audio
Lumsden Maternity decision inquiry bid fails at select committee
The Health Select Committee has voted against a motion to investigate the decision to downgrade the Lumsden Maternity Centre.
Snow in the South: Curse for motorists, blessing for skifields
Snow has started falling across Central Otago as an icy blast moves up the country.
Spate of burglaries and thefts from vehicles in Invercargill
Police in Invercargill are warning people after a spate of burglaries and thefts from vehicles.
Crash blocks SH96 at Springhills, Southland
A person is in a critical condition after a rubbish truck rolled on State Highway 96 in Southland this morning, blocking the road.
Campaign launched to highlight issues around winter cropping
Bad winter cropping practices can leave animals unable to move or sleep freely, and can cause significant damage to the environment, groups say. Video
Bowel cancer delays: Report finds 'inter-service warfare'
Bowel cancer patients in Southland have suffered unacceptable waits of months - and even years in some cases - to get diagnosed because of major failures at the DHB.
90 people hand over guns at Otago buyback event
Almost 100 people have handed in firearms at the first buyback in the southern district, where 10 percent of the population are firearms owners. Audio
Invercargill Airport to get $500k for upgrade from regional fund
The Provincial Growth Fund investment will go towards upgrading Invercargill Airport's cargo and terminal facilities to cope with a new direct service to Auckland.
Talk the Walk - The Hump Ridge Track
The Hump Ridge Track in Southland will soon become New Zealand's newest Great Walk, as conservation minister Eugenie Sage announced this morning. Audio
Additional on-call midwife for Lumsden
An additional short-term on-call midwife will be hired to cover births in Lumsden, following a meeting aimed at quelling the war of words over maternity services in Northern Southland.
Fish factory workers made redundant as Sanford downsizes in Bluff
Sanford has made 17 workers redundant at its Bluff fish processing factory as it confirms its downsizing in the town.
Two charged over aggravated burglary in Otago
Two people have been charged in relation to an aggravated burglary in Otago.
