Southland
Police warn about German tourist approaching young girls
Southern police have concerns about a German tourist who has been approaching young girls.
Dipton reacts to English's departure: 'He wasn't finished'
While some residents of Bill English's home town were shocked by his resignation, others are accepting the news with typical southern stoicism.
Dipton locals in shock at English resignation
The reaction to Bill English's resignation in his home town of Dipton in Southland has ranged from shock to acceptance that it was time for him to move on. The departing National Party leader… Audio
Milford Sound 'bursting at the seams'
A new group has been set up to manage the popularity of Milford Sound, with more than one million people set to visit the country's most popular tourist destination next year.
Two more farms infected with Mycoplasma bovis
Mycoplasma bovis is exacerbating an already difficult milking season in southern regions plagued by dry conditions, farmers say.
Elusive kākāpō Sirocco tracked down again
Sirocco the kākāpō has been found after a two-year disappearance. Video
Gore Council says bridge due for replacement before collapse
The Gore District Council says the bridge which collapsed in last week's storm was due to be replaced.
Collapsed bridge cuts off water to 250 homes
A helicopter has spotted the 50m missing section of the bridge which broke off in Southland after heavy rains, the Gore District Council says.
Dunedin fire: Suburb evacuated overnight
A massive fire has forced the evacuation of 100 homes in Dunedin, burned buildings, and a timber yard with 2000 tonnes of dry logs has been lost.
Why Invercargill's council is waterblasting during restrictions
The case of the museum that was water-blasted while gardens wilted Audio
'Hold the outside door handle, your hand gets burnt'
Before it rains, Tuesday is going to be even hotter in Central Otago. Linda Mitchell, who was serving ice-creams from her Mr Whippy van in Cromwell until late on Monday, and Shona Bain, who runs a bed… Audio
Does declaring a drought help or hurt farmers?
Farmers in Otago and Southland are hoping the rains forecast for later in the week will deliver them from drought. Rivers in the area are at record lows and the low rainfall over the last year has… Audio
Drought, heat brings stress for Otago, Southland farmers
Otago-Southland Reporter Ian Telfer is in Alexandra and is down by the banks of the Manuherikia River where high temperatures and weeks without rain is expected to bring a declaration of drought from… Audio
Otago, Southland drought call expected as farmers struggle
The Government is expected to declare a drought in Otago and Southland tomorrow, giving farmers access to financial aid and other support. Audio
Otago, Southland farmers take extreme measures in record heat
Farmers are moving stock in the dead of the night as they struggle in record heat and dry conditions in Otago and Southland. It's expected a drought - or a "medium-scale adverse event" as it is… Audio
Drought declaration likely for Otago and Southland
A drought may be declared in Otago and Southland within days. Audio
130 hectare blaze still burning at Tiwai Point
The aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point was severely threatened overnight by a large scrub fire which burned to within a few hundred metres. It is contained, but is being closely monitored. Audio
Southland blaze put smelter in 'very serious' danger
A 130ha fire on conservation land that came within 400m of the Tiwai aluminium smelter has now been contained. Audio
Queenstown to crack down on freedom camping
Queenstown's planning a major crackdown on freedom campers after a petition from thousands of people from around the world unhappy at the mess they leave. Residents around Lake Hayes Reserve started… Audio
Tiwai fire: More firefighters to help after overnight battle
More ground crews and aircraft are headed to Tiwai Point to battle a scrub fire covering up to 130 hectares that has been threatening the electricity lines that power the smelter. Firefighters have… Audio
