Mataura
Anthonie Tonnon: singing the news
Many songwriters turn inward for inspiration. Anthonie Tonnon turns to the newspapers, writing about toxic waste in the Mataura Paper Mill, the housing crisis, the decline of regional rail and even an… Audio
Dross to go: Samson and Goliath poisonous waste removal deal
A small environmental group has taken on Rio Tinto, the biggest mining company in the world. Through court mediation, a deal has been reached to get rid of toxic waste stored at a disused paper mill… Audio
Mataura to finally be rid of toxic ouvea premix waste
It has been a long time coming for the people of Mataura, but finally the town will be rid of the thousands of tonnes of toxic waste, illegally moved into their community.
But while the ouvea premix… Audio
Mataura dross to stay for a while yet
Hopes the thousands of tonnes of toxic waste stored in Mataura would be removed this year are now gone.
Mediation has been ongoing between the parties involved, and in a minute issued a short time… Audio
The Paper Mill: Mataura's toxic waste nightmare
The battle over toxic waste stored in a disused paper mill near Southland's Mataura River is the subject of a new short doco directed by former Invercargill woman Nadia Maxwell. Video, Audio
Mataura toxic waste stoush in Environment Court today
A dispute over 8500 tonnes of toxic waste abandoned near houses in a Southland town, heads back to court this morning.
Who's responsible for disposing of Mataura's toxic dross?
Mediation starts at Invercargill's District Court tomorrow (Tuesday) to determine who is responsible for removing toxic dross from the Mataura paper mill. 8,500 tonnes of a highly volatile by-product… Audio
Mataura talks break down again
Residents in Mataura in Southland are frustrated over a lack of progress in removing toxic waste from the town's former paper mill. Newsroom's South Island correspondent and investigative writer talks… Audio
Anger and anxiety as Southland's toxic time bomb is ready to go off
The 10,000 tonnes of toxic waste causing anger and anxiety in Mataura - and the secret deal that saw it dumped there. Audio
M misstep in Mataura
A proposed sign to the entrance of entrance of Mataura is causing consternation. Council officials have decided to scrap the proposed red and black M, after people brought up that it has connotations… Audio
Southern DHB may be punished over blinded patient
The Southern District Health Board faces possible disciplinary action over treatment delays that cost a man his sight. A report from Health and Disability Commissioner Anthony Hill says the DHB… Audio
Tiwai toxic waste only 'tip of iceberg' - campaigner
A $4 million deal that will send thousands of tonnes of toxic Tiwai smelter waste overseas has been welcomed by Southland locals, but some are warning there's more to be cleaned up. The liquidators of… Audio
Hunt continues for Mataura attacker
A man who stabbed an elderly Southland man during a home invasion has not been found despite a two-week search.
Elderly Southland man stabbed in critical condition
An elderly man is in a critical condition after being stabbed in the Southland town of Mataura.