Southland
Digging up two rare locomotives
After six years of work, the Lumsden Heritage Trust is on the cusp of excavating two 1885 steam locomotives from the Oreti River. Audio
Auckland-Invercargill direct flights 'game changer' for Southland
Southlanders are embracing a new direct jet flight connecting them to Auckland with more than 46,000 seats already sold.
When doing the right thing goes wrong
In this episode of Voices; we meet an elderly couple who say outdated immigration rules are unfair and need an overhaul. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
When doing the right thing goes wrong
In this episode of Voices; we meet an elderly couple who say outdated immigration rules are unfair and need an overhaul. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioTwo dead, two injured after Southland crash
Two people have died and another is being airlifted to hospital following a crash in Southland.
Two still in hospital after bus crash near Queenstown
Two people remain in hospital after a tour bus rolled on the Glenorchy-Queenstown road yesterday afternoon.
Sky's the limit for Stewart Island/Rakiura night time observers
Stewart Island/Rakiura residents are hopeful they can build on a successful first year as a Dark Sky Sanctuary.
Farmer fears M bovis back on property despite culling of 1700 cattle
A Southland farmer is concerned the Mycoplasma bovis disease could be back on his farm, 18 months after his previous cattle herd had to be culled. Audio
Kingston Flyer may be back in operation this year
The Kingston Flyer will be back in commercial operation this year, the engineer leading its restoration says.
Christmas Fare - Growers report in on the year that's been...
Country Life's whipping around the country to hear about 'the year that's been' for our food producers. Audio
Christmas Fare - Growers report in on the year that's been...
Country Life's whipping around the country to hear about 'the year that's been' for our food producers.
AudioHomicide investigation launched after death in Invercargill
Police have launched a homicide investigation following a death in Invercargill.
Shark divers back in the water after legal win
Adrenaline junkies can once again swim with one of the ocean's top predators after a court ruling outlawing the practice was overturned. Audio
Firefighters gain control of scrub fire in Southland
Firefighters north-west of Gore have brought a scrub fire under control.
Fed Famers Southland talk about their winter grazing problems
Federated Farmers Southland president Geoffrey Young joins the discussion on issues raised over winter grazing conditions and animal welfare concerns. Audio
Southland to get $4m Provincial Growth Fund boost
More than $4 million from the Provincial Growth Fund has been announced for Southland manufacturers, aquaculture and a job training scheme.
Taskforce finds animals suffering in Southland grazing pastures
Rural taskforce singles out Southland for its winter grazing practices which they say are detrimental to the animals' welfare. Audio
Farmers keen, but need time to change winter grazing practices
A Southland farming leader says some changes to intensive winter grazing practices will take time, but it's important the sector does get onboard.
Renewable energy: government to give Stewart Island $3m for wind turbines
The Provincial Growth Fund is putting $3.16 million towards building two wind turbines on Rakiura / Stewart Island, where electricity is at present produced by diesel generators.
Person dies after crash near Invercargill
One person has died following a crash just outside of Invercargill this morning.
