Southland
Oyster parasite problem in Southland
John Campbell talks to 4th generation oysterman Willy Calder. Willy organised an emergency meeting at Bluff Rugby Club. More than 100 people had gathered to discuss the oyster parasite Bonamia ostrea.
…Brighter Future? Even the Catlins feel pressures of increasing tourism
Visitor numbers to the Catlins, which is nestled between Dunedin and Invercargill, have jumped 15% in the past year and by at least a third since 2008. Video, Audio
Icy roads likely in parts of Otago and Southland tomorrow
Motorists in parts of Southland and Otago are being advised to take extra care tomorrow morning, with frosty conditions expected.
Court decision muddies waters on shark-cage tourism
A court has ruled the Department of Conservation does not have the authority to grant shark-cage diving permits.
Bonamia parasite could threaten Bluff oyster industry again
Marine farmers are being urged to limit the movement of boats and equipment after the discovery of a parasite that could devastate New Zealand's oyster fisheries. Video, Audio
Parasite threatens Bluff oyster populations
Fisheries officials are trying to stop a parasite lethal to oysters from spreading across Foveaux Strait from Stewart Island.
'I was speechless' - Aurora Australis stuns astro-enthusiast
Last night's Aurora Australis was the most amazing display an astrophotographer has ever seen, he says.
Southland divided over incoming refugees
Invercargill's leaders remain divided over whether the city is equipped to handle refugees, as it prepares to roll out the welcome mat to its first arrivals in December.
Southland divided on whether it's ready to welcome refugees
Invercargill will be rolling out the welcome mat for its first former refugee arrivals later this year, but its leaders are still divided on whether the city is equipped to take them. Audio
Almost all of CYF report relating to child's death blanked out
It is outrageous Child Youth and Family has blanked out a crucial report relating to the death of a boy, his family says.
Sea lions set to establish breeding colony on Stewart Island
It's been 200 years since an official colony formed on the mainland or Stewart Island. But if the colony at Port Pegasus sees 35 pups born next year, the colony's status would be official, after five… Audio
Invercargill appoints new deputy mayor
Invercargill City Council has selected a new deputy mayor, replacing the one ousted from his position after a secret meeting with the mayor.
Gore police investigate suspicious house fire
A fire that did serious damage to a house in Gore early this morning is being treated as suspicious by police.
Desert Road closed by icy weather
The Desert Road was closed overnight as icy conditions forecast through to Sunday morning.
Eye-care report author: 'People were waiting huge amounts of time'
Fourteen patients suffered vision loss due to delayed care in Otago and Southland, but the lead author of a damning report says he is surprised there weren't more.
Millions go to lawyers over cycle trail case.
Graeme Watson of Fish and Game in Southland talks about the expensive court battle over the Around the Mountains Cycle Trail. Audio
New mine safety recommendations after worker's death
WorkSafe has issued strong recommendations on mine safety after an accident killed a migrant mine worker in November 2015.
Damning report on delayed eye appointments released
More than a dozen people suffered vision loss after delayed eye appointments in Dunedin and Invercargill, despite warnings from doctors, a new report has found. Audio
Mayor apologises for $1m legal fight over cycle trail
A Southland mayor has apologised "hand on heart" for spending more than $1 million in ratepayer money towards a cycle trail court case it has now dropped.
14 people suffer eyesight loss after long waits for treatment
Fourteen people have suffered moderate or major loss of vision while waiting for treatment. The Southern District Health Board says mistakes like this won't happen again. Audio
