New Zealand'I think it's great': Shadbolt reacts to Southland Mayor's tilt for his jobThe Invercargill mayor welcomes news Gary Tong will run for his job at the next election.28 Oct 05:55 AM
New ZealandResearcher fears old dumpsite could spell disaster for Hector's DolphinSome locals believe old herbicides are buried at the 50- to 60-year-old site.20 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandSouthern mayors inspire farm gate vaccination driveGore Mayor Tracy Hicks and Southland Mayor Gary Tong want to get farmers vaccinated.19 Oct 08:45 PM
New ZealandMayor, councillor weigh in on stoush over 'creative' home-made signTon Crooymans was ordered to remove his sign less than 24 hours after it was erected.19 Oct 04:23 AM
TravelClarke Gayford: Don't fall for Tūātapere's underwhelming sausages, it's all a ployDown past Invercargill is the hidden gem of Tuatapere but it won't stay a secret forever.12 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandPossum trapper convicted over abusive messages to Chris HipkinsWayne McIvor, 53, also made 32 calls to emergency services and the police.12 Oct 02:42 AM
New ZealandFourth person charged over Invercargill shootingA 19-year-old was reportedly injured after the incident occurred at a Tweed St address.12 Oct 12:57 AM
New ZealandWarnings in place as spring storm bears down on South IslandHeavy rain, snow and gales are forecast for parts of central and southern NZ.11 Oct 05:46 AM
New Zealand'Asset grab': Minister defends Māori involvement after councillors slam Three Waters"Continued public ownership ... is a bottom line for the Government" - Nanaia Mahuta.08 Oct 06:08 AM
New ZealandTrio face weapons, drugs charges after Invercargill shootingThree Southland people appeared in the Invercargill District Court today.07 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandOhai coal battle: Meet the young person fighting the industry her small town was built onOn a mission to end mining in her small Southland town.06 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandMan charged in relation to shooting of 19-year-oldThe 25-year-old was arrested after a search warrant was conducted at a property yesterday.05 Oct 06:48 PM
KahuNgāi Tahu to run marine farms after Treaty settlementNgāi Tahu has been advocating for its rights since the 1992 fisheries settlement.05 Oct 12:58 AM
New ZealandInvercargill teen shot four times in the back, police asking public for helpPolice believe the incident could be gang-related.04 Oct 03:57 AM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?01 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A bloody nuisance': Southland Mayor on Three Waters email bombardmentThree Waters has been a hot political topic since its July 2020 launch.30 Sep 05:41 AM
New ZealandMother who helped son cover-up murder gets home detentionHer son murdered his partner Azalia Wilson in a room at an Invercargill Motel.30 Sep 01:29 AM
New ZealandSir Tim to seek legal advice over email interceptionThe council chief executive accessed his email and shared its contents at a meeting.29 Sep 06:35 PM
New ZealandMayor urges further review as councillors okay interception of emailCouncillors say the interception of an email Shadbolt sent to media was justified.29 Sep 03:06 AM
New ZealandNurse Jenny: 'When people plead for the vaccine ... it's far too late'Nurse Jenny recounts the tragically sad stories for the unvaccinated in ICU.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHuge interest in Southland green hydrogen projectSome of the interested parties include international businesses.27 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHi, my name is Delta: When you have the same name as Covid-19's most destructive variantIt ain't easy to be named Delta in 2021 New Zealand.25 Sep 04:00 PM
Business'Breakdowns and sleepless nights': Developer forced to live out of car after battling councilNathan Hogg says his small-scale property dream has turned into a nightmare.24 Sep 03:50 AM
New Zealand'Just so much better': Amputation gives freedom after meningitis diagnosisAleina Beer is now considering trying out for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.23 Sep 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Deep, irrevocable impact' on South Island in level 2Frustration as restrictions continue despite no cases in the south for almost a year.23 Sep 06:45 PM
New ZealandCoroner calls for rules around alcohol on boats after man's deathShane Gibbons died in 2019 after he became trapped under a jet boat following a crash.23 Sep 12:08 AM
SportMIQ for athletes: Government warned of public backlashOverseas sports players are able to enter NZ using border exemptions for critical workers.22 Sep 08:52 PM
New Zealand'Can't be complacent': Covid testing rates drop in southA health official says there is still a risk Covid-19 could make to the south.22 Sep 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsLockdown barely dents consumer confidence, young stay most upbeatSurvey finds many households said that their financial position has improved.21 Sep 05:30 AM
LifestyleBack to the future: NZ tourist town adopts daylight saving all-year roundWhen NZ "springs forward" this weekend, one town will never go back.19 Sep 10:41 PM
New ZealandMilford Road still closed due to avalanche riskAvalanche risk means road to Milford Sound has been closed since last Thursday.13 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandSouth to get chilly as snow predicted to 200mSnow would be accompanied by showers and possible hail and thunderstorms.13 Sep 02:38 AM
New ZealandSnow to 200m, hail and thunder: South set for chilly spring blastSnow may be accompanied by showers and hail and thunder storms, MetService says.13 Sep 12:11 AM
New ZealandStorm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off roadTwo trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.09 Sep 08:23 AM
