Southland
Southland firm fined $240,000 over defective tractor
A farm machinery company has been fined nearly $240,000 after it failed to repair properly the brakes on a tractor which ended up running over a worker.
Cat lover says plan to ban felines was hidden by Southland council
A woman fighting a cat ban in a Southland settlement says the planned ban was kept hidden, but the council says it sent notices to everyone in town.
Two teens arrested after numerous pursuits
Two Canterbury teenagers have been arrested after allegedly being on the run from police in stolen vehicles for two days.
Collision near Gore leaves one dead, one seriously injured
One person has died following a crash involving two cars on State Highway 93 in Southland this morning.
Ban on cats under debate at Southland council meeting
A proposal to make a Southland village cat-free will be discussed at a hearing on the region's pest management plan next week.
Sir Tim Shadbolt says the polytech 'mega merger' will be disastrous
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has slammed the polytech merger proposal, saying it would be disastrous for the Southern Institute of Technology in his city. Audio
Warning of toxic algae in Waikaia River in Southland
Residents, especially dog owners, are being advised to avoid contact with the Waikaia River in Southland because of toxic algae.
Southland Mayor defends dealings with Chinese group
Southland District Mayor Gary Tong says he has no concerns about his relationship with the Chao Shan Association of New Zealand.
Tasman Glacier sheds millions of tonnes
An 'incredible' chunk of ice has broken off the Tasman Glacier in the middle of the night, floating into the Aoraki Mount Cook National park. Guide Charlie Hobbs describes the massive icebergs to Lisa… Video, Audio
Search for fishermen missing off Slope Point called off
A search for two missing Southland fishermen is being brought to an end today.
ACC client’s plea for help: ‘I’m imprisoned in my own home’
Invercargill man Chris Booth can barely walk, struggles to use his hands and feels his nerves deteriorating - something he attributes to the rarely known Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. But ACC isn't… Video, Audio
Southern Institute of Technology to take over Telford campus
The Southern Institute of Technology will take over the Telford campus of the failed Taratahi Agricultural Centre, at least for this year.
Child found dead in Gore oxidation pond named
The child who drowned in Gore earlier this week has been named by police.
Two missing fishermen in Southland named
The two fishermen who went missing off rocks at Slope Point in Southland on Sunday afternoon have been named.
From prison to powerlifting
Chris Kennedy committed aggravated robbery at a local dairy in his hometown at age 20. Now, six years later, he's attempting to right the wrongs of his past. Video
Search for men off Catlins coast continues
The search for two missing fisherman in Southland restarted this morning about 10am.
Weather disrupts search for missing fishermen in Catlins
High winds and a four-metre swell have forced some boats to stop searching for two missing fishermen in Southland.
Survival mode: Why some rural emergency services are under threat
Insight - Rural GPs and nurses are thin on the ground and the pressure on those trying to provide life saving emergency help is even more evident over the summer. Tess Brunton explores if they can… Audio
Direct Invercargill-Auckland flights set to launch
A new Air New Zealand route between Invercargill and Auckland will start in August.
The 'most southern property' on the market
Only accessible via boat or a long walk, Kidney Fern crib sits on 89 hectares of waterfront land next to Rakiura National Park.
