Southland
Fishing the depths of the south
Fisher Nate Smith is passionate about sustainable fishing - he's the driving force behind Gravity Fishing which operates between Southland and Rakiura/Stewart Island. He is the latest generation in a… Audio
Grant Excell: Kayaking Lake Te Anau
Te Anau School principal Grant Excell isn't going to let a lack of funding get in the way of his school building a new hall. Instead he's preparing to kayak around the entire edge of Lake Te Anau… Audio
Tramper 'annoyed' after forgetting beacon, getting lost in low cloud
Police shared the rescue story to highlight the importance of carrying a personal locator beacon.
Aotearoa's Hidden History: The Father of NZ Conservation
The second episode in a six part series looking at some lesser known events and personalities in New Zealand's history. Today Thomas looks at Richard Henry, who laid the blueprint for the modern… Audio
Southland Charity Hospital nears completion after setbacks
The first patients are expected through the doors 'by the middle of next year", after a build that was delayed throughout the pandemic.
Invercargill police launch homicide inquiry after death of assault victim
Invercargill police are considering further charges following the death of a woman who was seriously assaulted earlier this month.
Southland man dies in rural workplace incident
A man has died in a workplace incident involving a tractor in Tuturau in Southland, police say.
Three airlifted to hospital after crashes in Southland, Coromandel Peninsula
Two people have been airlifted to hospital, following separate crashes in Southland and Whitianga.
Four more arrests after Invercargill firearms incident
A 23-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, followed by four more people after search warrants were carried out.
Gore District Council pleads guilty on charge relating to toddler who drowned
Gore District Council has pleaded guilty to a charge relating to the drowning of a young child in its oxidation ponds almost four years ago.
Crew member dies on foreign vessel in Bluff
A person has died suddenly on a vessel at South Port in Bluff.
Council told to pay landowner $300k over native vegetation case
The Southland District Council must pay the costs after losing a case it took to the Environment Court.
Mataura evacuation trigger level lowered due to erosion concerns
A Southland community is being warned to be prepared to evacuate their homes at lower river flows than they might have in the past.
One charged with wounding with intent after person injured in Invercargill
A man has been charged and further arrests may be made following a firearms incident over the weekend.
Gore mayor settles for councillor Keith Hovell as deputy after requisition
Gore District Council has appointed first-term councillor Keith Hovell to fill the vacant deputy mayor's role.
How a young country-school teacher is using farm lessons in her classroom
Teaching wasn't always the plan for Eden Warrender and nor was returning to her old primary school 17 years after leaving. But service to others has always been part of who she is.
Invercargill man charged after woman found critically injured
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was critically injured in Invercargill.
"It certainly defies belief' - 200 trees deliberately poisoned
Police have been notified about the poisoning of more than 200 pine trees on council land in the small Southland town of Tuatapere.
Fire and Emergency warns of increasing fire risk in Southland
Fire and Emergency is reminding people to take extra care when lighting fires after several planned vegetation burns got out of control in Southland recently.
Yarrow Stadium's new roof installation underway
Work has started on installing a new fabric roof on the West Stand at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth.
