Southland
Aviation watchdog 'completely rotten'
The father of a woman killed in a helicopter crash at Fox Glacier has slammed the country's aviation watchdog as completely rotten. Audio
Parts of South Island in line for severe winds
Many roads in the Clutha district in the South Island are closed by fallen trees toppled by strong winds.
Colonoscopy concerns: Review restricted
Auditors reviewing Southland cases where concerns had been raised about colonoscopy access through the Southern District Health Board decided to limit their review because it was taking too long to…
Leaked report calls for urgent overhaul of colonoscopy service
A claim of "inter-service warfare" has emerged in a damning review of Southland access to Southern District Health Board's colonoscopy service.
Farmers 'too scared to ask' for emotional help
First Up: A Southland farmer whose farm suffered through a cull because of M bovis says emotional support is there for those who need it - especially farmers, who might be scared to ask for help. Audio
Farmer who faced six-month cull urges others to seek help
A farmer impacted by Mycoplasma Bovis is calling on other farmers to reach out for help, even if they are afraid. It comes as two senior rural support workers, hired to help farmers cope with losing… Audio
Second assault involving Southland school pupils circulated
A protest is planned after a second video of assaults involving pupils from Southland school was circulated on social media. Audio
Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast for the South Island
Extremely heavy rain is forecast for areas of the South Island that have been hard hit by floods recently.
From Cape Reinga to Slope Point: a 13-year odyssey
After 2,600 kilometres and 13 years of trekking across private farmland on horseback, foot and bike, the participants on the Great New Zealand Trek are nearing Slope Point – the southernmost tip of… Audio, Gallery
Fears rescue missions could be delayed by gap in helicopter coverage
The Auckland Islands helicopter crash has left part of the South Island without a locally-based night vision rescue helicopter.
Helicopter crash survival story hailed as a ‘miracle’
The survivors of a helicopter crash near Auckland Islands have begun returning home to Te Anau today. They will be interviewed in the coming days as part of a Transport Accident Investigation… Audio
Men swim to safety after helicopter crashes into the sea
Three men who survived when the helicopter they were in crashed into the ocean managed to swim to the Auckland Islands and shelter in the bush overnight. Sir Richard Hayes told Lisa Owen the sound of… Audio
Helicopter crash survivors treated at Invercargill hospital
The three men who survived a helicopter crash near the Auckland Islands are back on the mainland, where they are being treated at Southland Hospital. Reporter Tess Brunton joins Checkpoint from… Video, Audio
Men survive after helicopter crashes into the sea
Three men were found alive on the Auckland Islands this morning, 16 hours after the helicopter they were in plunged into the sub Antarctic ocean. Video, Audio
Ute driver smashes police car into house
A police car has smashed into a house in Invercargill, causing significant damage, after a man in a ute hit the vehicle while being chased.
Gore projects get $3.5m from Provincial Growth Fund
More than $3.5 million from the Provincial Growth Fund has been earmarked to tackle youth unemployment and support economic growth in Gore.
Shop owner unrepentant for selling Nazi memorabilia
In the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks there are calls for the government to ban the sale of Nazi memorabilia. But as our Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown found, one unrepentant retailer… Audio
Expectant mums face longer travel after centre downgrade
Mothers may be forced to travel further to give birth after a Southland birthing centre was downgraded.
Eight police raids lead to arrests, drugs and firearms being seized
A series of police raids in Queenstown, Invercargill and Gore over the past week have led to 11 arrests.
Three injured in Southland as fuel tanker and car collide
A fuel tanker and a car have crashed in Southland, injuring three people.
