Toddler who drowned in pond named
A toddler who died after falling in a duck pond on a Southland farm has today been named by police.
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Baby's death a 'terrible tragedy'
A three-month-old Southland baby, who had been flown to Starship Hospital yesterday with serious injuries, has died.
Fatal drowning: 'It only takes 60 seconds'
Water safety warnings are being issued after a 2-year-old girl drowned on a Southland farm last night.
Two-year-old drowns in duck pond
A 2-year-old girl has drowned in a duck pond on a Southland farm. Police and volunteer firefighters attempted CPR but the child was unresponsive.
Kiwi's pregnancy time lapse
South Island photographer, Nicole Gourley was waiting for a friend to be baby ready so should could bring her time lapse vision in to fruition.
6.2 earthquake strikes Southland
A large magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Southland in the early hours of this morning.
Earthquake sequence unique to Canterbury
Canterbury's unique geological setting has led scientists to believe the earthquake sequence it has experienced could likely not happen anywhere else in the world.
Milford's delight for the senses
For 125 years the Milford Track has been one of our toughest walks. Venetia Sherson finds it's even tougher for the blind.
Man remanded after car stolen with baby in back
A 31-year-old man accused of stealing a car with a baby in the back and later pulling over and leaving the child on the side of the road has been remanded in custody on six charges.
Man allegedly steals car with baby inside
A hitch-hiker who allegedly stole a car before he noticed a baby sleeping in the back seat then decided to abandon it on the side of the road, police say.
Earthquake rattles Southland residents
A moderately strong earthquake rattled Southland residents early today.
English to give up Clutha seat
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Bill English is to give up his Clutha-Southland seat at the next election and stand as a list candidate.
Breast cancer-screening services relinquished
An "insurmountable" lack of radiologists has forced the Southern District Health Board to relinquish the southern breast-screening service from the middle of next year, the board announced yesterday.
Illicit drugs flowing North to South
Otago, and much of the South Island, continues to be supplied illicit drugs by North Island dealers, Southern police say.
South Island tramping: Misled by satellite
Tramper's instinct proves more reliable than GPS in high country, writes Martin Johnston.
New Zealand: Ice-age odyssey
A week-long cruise shows John Roughan why Fiordland's wilderness has never been tamed.
Ear-biting suspect sought by police
Police in Southland are appealing for the public's help to find a man accused of biting off part of his flatmate's ear.
Southland police hunt man over serious assault
Police in Southland are appealing for the public's help to locate a man wanted in relation to a serious assault.
Southland Mayor Frana Cardno will not seek re-election
After 21 years, Southland Mayor Frana Cardno will not seek re-election in October.
Apology from hospital over patient death
A senior Southland Hospital staff member has apologised for errors which she said may have contributed to the death of a patient two years ago.
Fiordland: Where history speaks
John Roughan gains a deeper understanding of how Cook first saw New Zealand.