Southland
Fatal truck crash closes SH1 in Southland
Part of State Highway 1 in Southland is closed following a fatal truck crash early this morning.
DOC isn't doing its job to protect rare penguin - ranger
The Department of Conservation is putting the endangered yellow-eyed penguin at risk in order to build a carpark, a volunteer ranger says. Video
'Cowardly' attack on Southland family
A man was assaulted by three people who turned up on his family's doorstep with a gun, police say.
Outspoken: What is the future for the Deep South?
In this Outspoken, a panel chaired by RNZ's Otago/Southland reporter, Ian Telfer, looks at the deep south of the country - what is the future for the country's most southern region and how successful… Audio
Missing South African tourist found
Police say a South African woman who was thought to have gone missing in Otago or Southland has been found.
2017 could be Southland's year
Southern leaders are confident 2017 will be Southland's year as it tries to lure thousands of families to the province. Audio
Southland's aluminium smelter to stay open
Southland's aluminium smelter is expected to stay in business, despite the existence of a shut-down clause that became available to the company from Sunday. Audio
Glimmer of good news for Southland's smelter
Southland's aluminium smelter is expected to ignore its newly available shut-down clause and stay in business.
Regional Snapshot - Te Anau
For the second in The Weekend's series of regional spotlights around New Zealand we're heading south to Fiordland. Te Anau in fact, where we can speak to Advocate South editor Kirsty Macnicol. Audio
Employee of the Month - Steve Gilkison
Our Employee of the Month today is Steve Gilkison. Steve is a harbour pilot for Bluff, Fjordland and Stewart Island. They are open every day of the year, apart from Christmas day and they work around… Audio
Employee of the Month - Steve Gilkison
Our Employee of the Month today is Steve Gilkison. Steve is a harbour pilot for Bluff, Fjordland and Stewart Island. They are open every day of the year, apart from Christmas day and they work around… Audio
Hunter missing in Southland
A search is underway for a hunter who was separated from his group of companions in Southland yesterday.
Invercargill street hit by second fire in a month
Two people have been taken to hospital after a large blaze at an Invercargill flat.
Mystery of pipe on Southland beach solved
The mystery of a 100m-long object that washed up on a Southland beach has been solved.
Babysitter charged with Southland toddler's death
An international arrest warrant is being sought for a Filipino babysitter accused of murdering a Southland toddler.
Teenagers killed in Southland crash named
Two young people who died in a collision in Southland on Friday have been named.
Search for missing pair turns overseas
Police are speaking to overseas associates of John Beckenridge, who disappeared with his 11-year-old stepson nearly two years ago.
Aluminium smelter electricity battle gets backing
Southland community and business leaders are backing the local aluminium smelter in its battle to pay lower electricity transmission costs.
Jockey dies after horse falls during race
Rebecca Black, 40, died after her horse and another horse fell during a race in Gore.
Keeping NZ's heartland high streets healthy
Insight's presenter, Philippa Tolley heads to the shops to find out why bricks and mortar stores are doing so well, despite bleak predictions of an online shopping takeover. Audio
