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Sanford staff plan to fight Bluff job cuts
Workers at Sanford's Bluff fish-processing plant are still reeling from news up to 30 jobs may go from the site - but they're already discussing plans to fight the changes. Audio
Up to 30 jobs may go at Sanford's Bluff fish-processing plant
Workers at one of Bluff's biggest employers have been blindsided by the news almost half of their jobs may be lost - which means they could be out of a job or have to relocate 400km north to keep… Audio
Health Minister called to ‘step in’ over maternity concerns
A Southland doctor says the government needs to urgently investigate changes to Southern DHB's maternity services, or risk a mother or baby dying under the local DHB's new care model. Audio
Fox Glacier town 'like a pub with no beer'
A West Coast community says Fox Glacier will become a ghost town without access to its star attraction.
The road to Fox Glacier was destroyed by a landslide in March, preventing foot and vehicle… Audio
Queenstown, Wanaka locals vote in favour of bed tax
Provisional results of a non-binding referendum show more than 80 percent of Wanaka and Queenstown voters back a bed tax, which would be used to help fund infrastructure. Audio
More concerns raised about maternity care in Southland
Maternal hubs in Lumsden and Te Anau were meant to be up and running seven weeks ago after the birthing unit in Lumsden was downgraded, but locals say that's far from reality. Audio
Protesters block entrance to Minerals Forum in Dunedin
More than 100 protesters clashed with police outside the Minerals Forum in Dunedin today, as they blocked dozens of delegates from entering the building. Video, Audio
Vocal protesters block entrances to minerals conference
Barricades have been put in place and police are on the scene at the Dunedin Town Hall where dozens of protesters are trying to prevent delegates from attending a minerals conference.
Groups… Audio
Multi-million dollar cycle trail project gets green light
A multi-million dollar cycle trail project in Otago has been given the green light after more than a decade searching for funds. Video, Audio
Outrage over delay to defrock Otago priest
Survivors of sexual abuse say they are outraged it took more than 15 years to defrock a paedophile priest after he was convicted. Video, Audio
Mandatory safety standards could be on cards for quad bikes
Mandatory safety standards for quad bikes could be on the cards following the coroner's report on the death of a West Coast farm assistant. Audio
Man petitions Parliament for faster home modifications for disabled
A disabled Dunedin man who has waited more than 18 months for his bathroom to be modified is taking his fight to Parliament, hoping other people don't have to endure what he has. Audio
How will NZ tourism grow in face of climate change?
The tourism industry has a difficult job ahead with an ambitious target to be earning 50 billion dollars by 2025 - while at the same time playing its part to combat global warming. But how do you… Audio
NZ yet to fully value Māori culture, language - tourism leaders
Tourism operators say New Zealand still has a long way to go to properly value Māori culture and language. Cultural tourism has increased dramatically over the past few years with more Māori… Audio
'We have pretty much nothing' - Te Anau maternity services
Te Anau residents say promised maternity services haven't been delivered, leaving mothers and midwives in a precarious situation. The Southern District Health Board announced a maternal and child hub… Audio
Milton family stuck with flood-prone house
When the Lambert family bought their cottage in 2006, it had been 15 years since the last big flood hit the small town of Milton. Since then, it's flooded every two to three years, inundating their… Video, Audio
Heightened security at mosques as Ramadan begins
A former New Zealand Army Major is helping to boost security measures at mosques across the country, as Muslims prepare for the holiest month in their calendar. Audio
Wanaka locals concerned about infrastructure amid airport plans
Wanaka could have jets landing at its airport within six years as part a proposed new airport model for the region, but some say decisions have been taken without proper consultation. Video, Audio
Auckland Islands helicopter crash: Survivors tell their tale
The survivors of a helicopter crash off the Auckland Islands have reunited to tell their harrowing tale. Video, Audio
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
