Southland
Lumsden Birthing Centre: 'Keep the damn thing open'
The Lumsden Rural Women's network is calling for the decision to shut its local birthing centre to be reversed. Video
Parliament looking to show southerners capital hospitality
Southlanders will descend upon Parliament tonight for the Southland Party - hosted by two MPs in the deep south. One of them, Hamish Walker, joins the panel to talk about the event, and a recent… Audio
Lumsden Birthing Centre in Southland to close
The Lumsden Maternity Centre, in Southland, will close despite strong opposition from the local community.
Invercargill shooting: Police make arrest
Invercargill police have arrested a 24-year-old in connection with a shooting in the city in June.
Plans for $300-a-night accommodation in Fiordland opposed
Plans to build a multi-million dollar accommodation complex in Fiordland National Park have put locals and environmentalists on edge. Audio
Invercargill shooting: Police widen search for offender
The search for a man over a shooting in Invercargill almost two weeks ago has widened to cover the whole country.
Arrest warrant issued after Invercargill shooting
Police have issued an arrest warrant for Anthony Miles Tamaiti Watkins in relation to a shooting in Invercargill on Saturday.
Still no update from police on Saturday Invercargill shooting
Police are refusing to explain how the public can feel safe despite claiming on Sunday that the person responsible for shooting a man in Invercargill is still on the loose.
One dead after Southland crash
A person has been killed in a collision between a car and a truck in central Southland.
Invercargill shooting: Police still looking for offender
Invercargill police are still looking for the person responsible for shooting a 52-year-old man in the lower leg.
Gun found near scene of Invercargill shooting
Police have found a gun near the scene of a shooting in Invercargill this morning.
Winton water supply cut off
Residents in the Southland town of Winton have been told to conserve water after their water supply was cut off.
Ron Nilsson: seeking the elusive South Island kōkako
For the past 30 years Ron Nilsson has been trying to get conclusive scientific existence that the South Island kokako - a bird officially listed as extinct in 2007 - is alive. Audio
Hunter taken to hospital with gunshot wound to leg
A man has been injured in a duck hunting accident in Southland.
Sir Bill English
One of the most high profile people being honoured on Queen's Birthday is the 39th Prime Minister of New Zealand - Bill English. He is now Knight Commander of The New Zealand Order of Merit, for… Audio
Talk the Walk: The Kepler
We have the ultimate expert on this great walk, DoC Ranger, Robbie Reid - known as Lord of the Sandflies Audio, Gallery
Ann Brower: critical conscience
On 31 May, Dr Ann Brower will deliver a lecture at the University of Canterbury, titled: A Little Guy's Guide to Making a Difference after receiving the Critic and Conscience of Society Award earlier… Audio
The Colombian refugees who call Invercargill home
In the last three months, a small but growing number of Colombian refugees have moved to Invercargill for a second chance, with hopes to finally be in a place where they can live in peace. Video, Audio
Farmers still keen for M. Bovis eradication
The eradication of cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis is still the preferred option for farmers, with 39 farms now tested positive - the most recent in Waikato last week. Video, Audio
Mycoplasma bovis: The spread, cost and response
A Southland farmer linked to all cases of Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand says he has no idea how the disease arrived at his farms, but has been portrayed as a 'criminal' for being linked to the… Video, Audio
