Southland
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.
Off-the-grid Kidney Fern crib up for sale
A two-bedroom cottage tucked away in a remote part of Stewart Island that can only be reached by boat or on foot has gone on the market for the first time in decades. Bayleys agent Mike Peterson says… Audio
Invercargill police investigate how man received serious head injuries
The police in Invercargill are investigating how a man came to suffer serious head injuries.
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings for the South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings have been issued for parts of the lower South Island as a front sweeps the south then North Island this weekend.
MetService warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast as a front hits the south of New Zealand and moves up the country.
Hoiho deaths leave Southland population on brink
With just one breeding pair left at Curio Bay, a trust protecting yellow-eyed penguins - one of the world's rarest penguin species - says its local population is at crisis point.
New night sky sanctuary tipped to shine a spotlight on Stewart Island
A boon for the island's economy is being predicted after it was recently accredited as an official Dark Sky Sanctuary.
Southland weighs up benefits of attracting more cruise ships
A Southland port is being eyed as a potential hub for cruise ships to visit and there's hopes that it will help build the reputation of the region as a destination.
Southland up for $2 million govt funding boost
Southland is in line for almost $2 million from the government's provincial growth fund which will aid redevelopment of Invercargill's central city and see the expansion of the sheep and goat dairy…
Stewart Island visitor levy increase off the table for now
Changes to the country's only regional tourist levy may be off the table for up to 18 months.
Queenstown gears up for influx of summer visitors
Queenstown Lakes is bracing for another busy summer with more than 100,000 visitors expected to visit.
Inflatable raft used to rescue floating calves
Quick thinking by a group of Southland neighbours to use inflatable rafts helped save a herd of calves as flood waters swept through their paddock. Video, Audio
Calves saved in flood: 'Still bellowing out for their mates that we've lost'
Quick thinking in a small Southland settlement helped save a herd of calves as flood waters swept through their paddock yesterday.
'Dead giants': Kingston Flyer's cousins unearthed in Southland river
A pair of ancient V-class locomotives though to among of their kind in the world have been unearthed near the Southland town of Lumsden. The local heritage trust chair John Titter joins us to explain… Audio, Gallery
