Southland
Two teens still in hospital a month after shooting in Invercargill
There are still no arrests over the shooting of two teenagers in Invercargill a month on.
Interest from overseas in Southland hydrogen plant plan
Four potential partners have been identified to help develop the world's first large-scale green hydrogen plant in Southland.
Woman working at lodge on Milford Track contracts Covid-19
A worker based at a lodge on the Milford Track has tested positive for Covid-19.
Delay in filling key role holding up Milford Sound project
A crucial tourism project is facing delays as it struggles to find a project leader.
Winton firefighters isolating after Covid exposure
Firefighters from Winton Volunteer Fire Brigade are currently isolating after being identified as close contacts of a positive Covid-19 case.
Search continues for wreckage of plane that went missing in 1962
What happened to a pilot and four passengers aboard an ill-fated flight that went missing between Christchurch and Milford Sound 60 years ago is still a mystery.
Marathon shearing effort nets $130,000 for charity hospital
Organisers say they are blown away by the support they received during a shearathon that raised money for the Southland Charity Hospital.
'Incredible stuff': History, science and art in the mix for Fiordland expedition
An expedition into one of Aotearoa's most remote areas has unlocked some long-hidden secrets, and will give Kiwis a glimpse into an unseen past.
Southland leaders say Tiwai Point decision hopeful - for now
Rio Tinto has signalled it hopes to keep operating Tiwai Point aluminium smelter beyond 2024, the Southland Chamber of Commerce says.
Rio Tinto says it wants to delay closure of Tiwai Point smelter
Rio Tinto says it believes there is a long-term future for the Bluff operation past its previously signalled closure date in 2024.
Person dies after dirt bike crash in Southland
A person has died after a dirt bike crashed at Bald Hill in Southland.
Southland Charity Hospital could open mid-2022 despite setbacks
The pandemic has caused setbacks for the new Southland Charity Hospital, but it's already offering colonoscopies and could open by mid-2022.
The Black Shag Cafe
Transforming a biscuit tin into an artwork is the latest challenge issued to Southland artists by Invercargill artist and cafe owner, Sylvie Boutelje-Chasteau. Lynn Freeman speaks with the cafe owner… Audio, Gallery
Southland church celebrating 120 years
The South Island town of Riverton is home to one of New Zealand's oldest churches. St Mary's Anglican church will celebrate its 120th birthday this year. Reverend Leah Boniface joins Jesse to talk… Audio
Tiwai Point closure: Transition plan for Southland revealed
Clean energy industries are at the core of a new government plan for how Southland will cope with Tiwai Point aluminium smelter shutting down.
Two teenagers hospitalised after being shot in Invercargill
A teenager is in a critical condition and another is in a serious condition after being shot during an incident in Invercargill.
Scrub fire on border of Otago and Southland contained
A scrub fire near Kingston has been contained.
Homicide investigation after death of Invercargill baby
The four-month-old was taken to hospital with critical injuries last Saturday and transferred to Auckland's Starship Hospital, where the infant died yesterday.
Police investigating four-month-old baby being critically injured in Invercargill
The baby was taken to hospital early last Saturday morning and is now being treated at Auckland's Starship Hospital where the child remains in a critical condition.
Worst case Covid-19 scenario sees peak of 25,000 cases in South
Southern GPs have been warned they could be treating as many as 5000 Covid-19 patients a month within a matter of weeks, should an Omicron outbreak sweep across Otago and Southland.
