Southland
Waiau River erosion work putting residents at increased risk, mayor says
Southland Emergency Management remains hopeful the Waiau River will move away from properties at risk of eroding into the sea.
Govt agency admits cancer treatment delays 'stressful' for patients
The Cancer Control Agency, Te Aho o Te Kahu, admits ongoing radiation treatment delays for patients in Southland and Otago are "stressful".
New fund to help clean up four landfills at risk from extreme weather
More than $6 million has been set aside to clean up four vulnerable dumps.
Southland river mouth opened in bid to slow erosion at Bluecliffs
The work is intended to buy the community time, but it is unknown how long the temporary fix will last.
‘Exorbitant’ suitcase purchase turns heads at council
The $750 suitcase was bought with ratepayer funds for the sole purpose of bringing gifts home from Japan.
Witnesses sought after suspicious house fire in Waikaia
The house on Elswick Street sustained extensive damage in the fire on Wednesday.
Rat found on supposedly pest-free island
The discovery has triggered an incursion response after a rat was found dead in a trap in one of country's few pest-free, open air sanctuaries.
Housing shortage hurting businesses, limiting economic growth - survey
Fiordland businesses are calling for urgent action to address a critical housing shortage they say is limiting the region's economy.
Several thousand dead eels found, investigation launched
Workers have identified one potential cause of the deaths and are looking for further evidence.
Fears mice have arrived on Stewart Island / Rakiura
An image of a possible mouse caught on Stewart Island/Rakiura pest monitoring cameras has sparked concern.
Bluecliffs: Work on opening river bar proves to be challenging
Work to open the Waiau River mouth away from Southland properties at risk of eroding into the sea will be paused from Sunday.
'Changes the meaning': Council criticised for omitting macrons
Missing macrons in an Invercargill City Council report has led to a request from mana whenua to do better.
Bluecliffs erosion: Local state of emergency extended for another week
The local state of emergency for Bluecliffs in Southland has been extended for another week due to concerns about rapid erosion from the sea and Waiau River on 18 properties.
How a power company is helping reduce threat of erosion
A state of emergency was earlier declared for the remote community due to concerns of rapid erosion from the sea and Waiau River, with metres of land already lost.
One dead after fiery crash near Invercargill
A person has died after a fiery crash on Bluff Highway at Greenville near Invercargill this afternoon
Bluecliffs erosion: Waiau bar to be opened
An attempt will be made to open the Waiau River mouth to the sea to direct flow away from the properties this week.
Cruise ship grounding prompts talks on safety and bylaws
RealNZ-operated Fiordland Navigator ran aground with 67 crew and passengers who were forced to evacuate last month.
Erosion happened 'very, very quickly' - resident
The community of Bluecliffs lost about three metres of land in a day this week - king tides and more rain are forecast for the weekend.
Worried Bluecliffs residents want to stay as properties threatened
Southland residents are worried their homes and baches at a small beach community will be swept into the Waiau River as swift waters claw into the banks.
Future of Bluecliffs homes in doubt: 'No-one's ever taken on Mother Nature and won'
A short-term fix is on the cards, but "we need to be realistic about what the future holds", mayor says. Audio