Southland
Oil from submerged, burnt boat leaking into Milford Sound
Work is underway to contain an oil leak into Milford Sound after a fire on a fishing boat early this morning.
National South Island transport plan focuses on safety, cycling, rail and bridges
National is pledging to upgrade roads and bridges around the lower South Island as well as exploring the feasibility of commuter rail between Dunedin and Mosgiel.
Authorities silent over Invercargill house explosion
Emergency services are refusing to say what caused an explosion at an Invercargill home yesterday and police won't say why they're investigating a fire that's not considered suspicious.
NZ First leader Winston Peters heading to Tiwai Point
Peters will this morning meet with Tiwai Point workers to spell out the two-decade lifeline his party is promising for the aluminium smelter. Video
Mataura toxic waste dispute goes to Environment Court
The Environmental Defence Society is seeking a ruling over who has ultimate responsibility for removing ouvea premix from Mataura's disused papermill.
Gore's ambitious new Art Gallery
Many museums and art galleries around the country are struggling with funding and visitor numbers. But Gore is pressing ahead with several ambitious projects with the full support of its community… Audio, Gallery
Invercargill city councillors spend day in crisis talks
Invercargill city councillors have spent most of an extraordinary meeting behind closed doors talking about how they plan to restore the public's trust and confidence.
Invercargill council estimates addressing concerns raised by govt review could cost $70k
The Invercargill City Council's plans to restore trust and confidence in its ability to govern is likely to cost ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars.
Fire at disused Mataura paper mill storing potentially toxic waste extinguished
A fire has at the former Paper Mill building in Mataura, where toxic aluminium waste is stored, has been put out.
Southland's Art and Museum space plans to open
Two years after Invercargill's two main cultural institutions were forced to close due to seismic concerns, a transitional Art and Museum space is about to open its doors. Audio, Gallery
National promises at least five years of Tiwai Pt smelter
National Party leader Judith Collins told an enthusiastic Southland crowd she was confident a commercial deal could be reached, preventing more than 2000 job losses across the region.
Invercargill City councillors react to government review
Invercargill City councillors have had a mixed reaction to being subject to a government review with some welcoming the scrutiny and others questioning why it is needed.
Local leaders urge ministers towards managed transition for smelter
Southland leaders are calling for political parties to take a stance on how to manage the closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.
Sustainable fishing operator offers 'hook to plate' experience
Amid a fragile tourism market, a sustainable fishing operator is hoping to reel in new customers by taking them on a unique, hook to plate experience.
Demand high for Milford Track bookings
The Milford Track is set to sell out on its first day of bookings with more than 1000 made in about 10 minutes after sales opened. Less than an hour later, 97 percent of dates were full.
Milford locals tested for Covid-19 after visit from infected traveller
About 30 Milford workers and residents have been tested for Covid-19 after a visit from a traveller who tested positive in South Korea.
Southland Charity Hospital's new partnership allows in-person donations
The hospital - the dream of cancer care advocate Blair Vining, who died last October - has been selling bricks for the path to its car park, and commemorative plaques.
Two people charged over death of Southland man Dale Watene
The police have charged and arrested two people over the death of Southland man Dale Watene.
Southland tavern set to become a hospital
On Friday, the Southland charity hospital Melissa Vining has been helping to create came one step closer after The Clifton Club Inn was handed over so it can be transformed into the facility. Melissa… Audio
Avalanche team protects people from invisible road hazard
Each winter, a small team of specialist avalanche forecasters begin their vigil to keep people safe while travelling on the Milford Road. Video
