Southland
Government announces funding for Lake Ohau residents after fire
Residents are about to board buses to survey the damage to their homes.
RNZ's Otago-Southland reporter, Tess Bruton, has been speaking to officials and residents in the village and spoke to Māni… Audio
At least 40 homes destroyed by fire at Lake Ohau
Lake Ohau residents are hoping they will have the chance to pick over the remains of their homes this afternoon, with most of the village's 50 houses thought to have been destroyed in a fire that's… Audio
Clean-up from Southland flooding begins as weather clears
Council workers are checking for damage after weekend flooding in Southland and civil defence is following up with people whose homes were affected. Audio
Worst of Southland flooding over: Civil Defence
Civil Defence says the worst of the flooding in Southland is over.
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 4: Debates, Polls, Te Tūru o te Wiki - Te Tai Tonga
Te Tai Tonga is Aotearoa's biggest electorate. It spans several islands—Te Wai Pounamu, Rēkohu, and Wharekauri—with a side order of Wellington and a chunk of Lower Hutt. Join the party and listen. Audio
The Citizen's Handbook: Election Special | Voting
We’re trying to convince you to vote. This is marketing, plain and simple. But we’re not going to resort to any of the tactics you might see other people trying to use around the election. Video
Rio Tinto threw aside power savings offer of more than $60m
The power company offered the owners of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter savings of close to a quarter of a billion dollars to keep operating for another four years.
Environment Court progress on Mataura toxic waste 'a huge relief'
There is renewed hope the Southland town of Mataura may finally be freed of the burden of more than 10,000 tonnes of potentially toxic waste.
South Island gets relief from snowy blast from tonight
The South Island will have to deal with freezing temperatures until tonight, when north westerly winds are expected to bring warmer weather.
Farmers in Otago and Southland say this week's heavy snow… Audio
Snow storm hits Southland during calving and lambing season
Snow storm hits Southland during lambing and calving season. The Panel speaks to Bernadette Hunt, Federated Farmers Southland vice president. Audio
The Citizen's Handbook: Election Special | Voting
We’re trying to convince you to vote. This is marketing, plain and simple. But we’re not going to resort to any of the tactics you might see other people trying to use around the election. Video
Clutha hit hard by spring snow dump
Widespread snowfalls continue to impact parts of the South Island, while wind warnings are in place for parts of the lower east coast of the North Island.
Seven Highways remain shut and warnings are… Audio
Labour commits to Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter extension negotiations
Labour would negotiate to extend the life of the Tiwai Point Aluminium smelter by three to five years if elected, it says.
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.
Heavy snow, and falls to sea level expected for some parts of the South
Snow to low levels could be on its way for many parts of the South Island overnight and through until Tuesday, with MetService issuing warnings for travellers and farmers.
'Weather bomb' update with Philip Duncan
A significant severe weather event is expected to affect much of the country over the weekend. WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan delivers the latest. Audio
Cry me a river: Southland's town crier bows out
Broad shoulders, a good sense of humour, a loud voice and clear diction are what it takes to make a good town crier, says Lynley McKerrow. After five years as Southland town crier, Lynley is leaving… Video, Audio
Locals pleased part of flood-hit Hollyford Rd to be fixed soon
Work will get under way soon on an access road to a popular Fiordland track after it was partly wiped out by floodwaters.
No arrests after police raid houses in Southland
Southland police want to reassure the community after executing several search warrants around Gore and Mataura this morning.
Cheese racing in Bluff: 'Keep calm and roll cheese'
Bluff is to host the first annual Southland Cheese Roll this weekend. Audio
