Southland
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.
Lumsden Maternity Centre downgrade looms
The fight to save a Southland birthing centre has reached the 11th hour as the formal downgrade date edges closer.
Farming and faith: Southland dairy farmer and spiritual leader Reza-Abdul Jabbar
Reza-Abdul Jabbar believes he is the only Muslim dairy farm owner in New Zealand. He is also the Imam at the Southland Mosque – the most southern in the world. Reza came to New Zealand from West… Audio, Gallery
Farming and faith: Southland dairy farmer and spiritual leader Reza-Abdul Jabbar
Reza-Abdul Jabbar believes he is the only Muslim dairy farm owner in New Zealand. He is also the Imam at the Southland Mosque – the most southern in the world. Reza came to New Zealand from West…
AudioPolice investigating fatal crash in Southland
Police are investigating the cause of a fatal crash on the Awarua Plains south of Invercargill last night.
Crews battle Southland fire overnight
Southland fire crews have battled a large fire overnight that destroyed and damaged buildings in Ohai.
Water rationed in Mataura and Gore as dry weather continues
More water restrictions have been imposed in the Gore District, as levels in the town's main water supply continue to drop.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne in Southland
Kennedy talks to Kathryn about his recent time in Southland, including a visit to the marvellous E Hayes and Sons department store/motorcycle museum, a stroll through Seaward Bush, a look at the… Audio, Gallery
Man rescued from under collapsed chimney
A man has been rescued following frantic efforts to demolish a chimney which collapsed on him in Invercargill this morning.
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.
