Southland
Second assault involving Southland school pupils circulated
A protest is planned after a second video of assaults involving pupils from Southland school was circulated on social media. Audio
Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast for the South Island
Extremely heavy rain is forecast for areas of the South Island that have been hard hit by floods recently.
From Cape Reinga to Slope Point: a 13-year odyssey
After 2,600 kilometres and 13 years of trekking across private farmland on horseback, foot and bike, the participants on the Great New Zealand Trek are nearing Slope Point – the southernmost tip of… Audio, Gallery
From Cape Reinga to Slope Point: a 13-year odyssey
After 2,600 kilometres and 13 years of trekking across private farmland on horseback, foot and bike, the participants on the Great New Zealand Trek are nearing Slope Point – the southernmost tip of…
AudioFears rescue missions could be delayed by gap in helicopter coverage
The Auckland Islands helicopter crash has left part of the South Island without a locally-based night vision rescue helicopter.
Helicopter crash survival story hailed as a ‘miracle’
The survivors of a helicopter crash near Auckland Islands have begun returning home to Te Anau today. They will be interviewed in the coming days as part of a Transport Accident Investigation… Audio
Men swim to safety after helicopter crashes into the sea
Three men who survived when the helicopter they were in crashed into the ocean managed to swim to the Auckland Islands and shelter in the bush overnight. Sir Richard Hayes told Lisa Owen the sound of… Audio
Helicopter crash survivors treated at Invercargill hospital
The three men who survived a helicopter crash near the Auckland Islands are back on the mainland, where they are being treated at Southland Hospital. Reporter Tess Brunton joins Checkpoint from… Video, Audio
Men survive after helicopter crashes into the sea
Three men were found alive on the Auckland Islands this morning, 16 hours after the helicopter they were in plunged into the sub Antarctic ocean. Video, Audio
Ute driver smashes police car into house
A police car has smashed into a house in Invercargill, causing significant damage, after a man in a ute hit the vehicle while being chased.
Gore projects get $3.5m from Provincial Growth Fund
More than $3.5 million from the Provincial Growth Fund has been earmarked to tackle youth unemployment and support economic growth in Gore.
Shop owner unrepentant for selling Nazi memorabilia
In the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks there are calls for the government to ban the sale of Nazi memorabilia. But as our Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown found, one unrepentant retailer… Audio
Expectant mums face longer travel after centre downgrade
Mothers may be forced to travel further to give birth after a Southland birthing centre was downgraded.
Eight police raids lead to arrests, drugs and firearms being seized
A series of police raids in Queenstown, Invercargill and Gore over the past week have led to 11 arrests.
Three injured in Southland as fuel tanker and car collide
A fuel tanker and a car have crashed in Southland, injuring three people.
Lumsden Maternity Centre downgrade looms
The fight to save a Southland birthing centre has reached the 11th hour as the formal downgrade date edges closer.
Farming and faith: Southland dairy farmer and spiritual leader Reza-Abdul Jabbar
Reza-Abdul Jabbar believes he is the only Muslim dairy farm owner in New Zealand. He is also the Imam at the Southland Mosque – the most southern in the world. Reza came to New Zealand from West… Audio, Gallery
Farming and faith: Southland dairy farmer and spiritual leader Reza-Abdul Jabbar
Reza-Abdul Jabbar believes he is the only Muslim dairy farm owner in New Zealand. He is also the Imam at the Southland Mosque – the most southern in the world. Reza came to New Zealand from West…
AudioPolice investigating fatal crash in Southland
Police are investigating the cause of a fatal crash on the Awarua Plains south of Invercargill last night.
Crews battle Southland fire overnight
Southland fire crews have battled a large fire overnight that destroyed and damaged buildings in Ohai.
