Southland
Long winter ahead for Te Anau after two crises
With a population of about 2500, tourism and visitor spend contributes hugely to the Te Anau economy; the compounded impact of the February storm and Covid-19 has left businesses in a tough position.
Body found in Longwood Forest believed to be missing man Dale Watene
Southland police officers searching for missing Ōtautau man Dale Watene have found a body in Longwood Forest.
Invercargill City Council cutting wages of staff
Invercargill City Council is cutting its staff's wages, and the Public Service Association says that would just punish its lowest paid employees.
From this week, the council's executive leadership… Audio
Frustration with national park rules
Fiordland tourism operators say the rules governing the national park are outdated and leave no room for common sense.
Moderate, deep earthquake strikes near Te Anau
Fiordland has been rattled by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake this morning.
Invercargill considers rates relief
The Invercargill City Council is considering becoming the latest local authority to offer rates relief to those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
April snowfall a 'bit of a shock'
Laura Douglas was expecting a bit of "icing sugar" on the hilltops yesterday - instead she was clearing away a thick coating of snow at her Kingston home. Audio
Tangaroa Walker: dairy farming during lockdown
Southland contract milker Tangaroa Walker is a popular social media presence with his Facebook page Farm 4 Life, where he posts educational and earthy videos of daily life on a dairy farm. He's also… Video, Audio
Covid-19: 11 more cases linked Bluff wedding cluster
The Ministry of Health says 11 more cases of Covid-19 have been linked to a wedding in Bluff, bringing the total number to 73.
Covid-19: Bluff restaurant director was hesitant to hold wedding
More than 60 people who linked to a wedding at the Oyster Cove restaurant on 21 March have so far tested positive for Covid-19.
Patient didn't mention coronavirus symptoms
Southland Hospital staff and two patients are in self-isolation after a patient came in for surgery and later tested positive for Covid-19.
The role of local libraries in lockdown
What services can a local library offer during lockdown? We talk to Cynthia Smith from Invercargill Library. Audio
Coronavirus: Southern DHB has most Covid-19 cases per head of population
The number of Covid-19 cases in the Southern District Health Board area has risen to 59, making it the region with the most cases per head of population in the country.
Swapping Chromebooks for knitting needles
Crossbred wool is in Andrea Bulleid's DNA. She farms sheep and beef at Longridge North in Southland with her husband Chris. A frustration with poor wool prices and lack of education about wool led her… Audio
Swapping Chromebooks for knitting needles
Crossbred wool is in Andrea Bulleid's DNA. She farms sheep and beef at Longridge North in Southland with her husband Chris. A frustration with poor wool prices and lack of education about wool led her…
AudioCoronavirus: Invercargill council shuffles to protect councillors
Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt is 73 and the majority of the city's 12 councillors are also over 70 or immuno-compromised.
Toddler who drowned in oxidation pond: Gore council faces charges
Gore's District Council could be fined $1.5 million after a three-year-old drowned in a wastewater treatment pond last year.
Mataura dross: Minister targets smelter company in letter
Environment Minister David Parker has written a forthright letter to the owner of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, accusing it of passing the buck rather than dealing with its hazardous waste.
Three-year jail term for man who stole two pistols from police
A Southland man who stole two police-issued pistols and a patrol car, triggering a manhunt, has been sentenced to more than three years in prison.
Hori Gemmell to be sentenced for stealing police car, pistols
A Southland man who stole two police-issued pistols and a patrol car will be sentenced today.
