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Barefoot Routeburn walker wears 'soles off his feet'
A 63-year-old Queenstown man who "liked walking in bare feet'' was taken to Southland Hospital for treatment last week after "wearing the soles off his feet" on the Routeburn Track.
Fiordland: Now and then
Justine Tyerman delves into the history of a grand old house in Manapouri, Fiordland.
John Roughan: Perfect chance to can Tiwai
My heart sank at the news the Govt is taking over negotiations on the price of power supplied to Southland's aluminium smelter and will subsidise that relic of "regional development".
Solid Energy: Hero to zero
Twice in the past decade, Solid Energy has enjoyed revenue close to $1 billion, and aside from last year has returned some healthy profits - and dividends for the Government.
Teen killed in motorbike crash
A 16-year-old boy has died following a motorbike crash in Southland last night.
Elderly service contract won by Aussie provider
An Australian-owned, Auckland-based organisation has secured one of three contracts to provide home-based services for elderly people in the south of the South Island.
Man to be sentenced following hunting death
A Southland man is expected to be sentenced this morning in relation to a hunting fatality earlier this year.
Impersonation 'a lapse of judgement'
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt says Environment Southland chairman Ali Timms has damaged her credibility by telephoning him on a regional television talkback show.
Chairwoman condemned over talkback incident
Environment Southland is condemning its chairwoman's so-called unacceptable lapse of judgement in calling a televised talkback programme under an assumed name.
Climate change a threat to Otago waterways
Irrigators, power companies and mountaineers could all be affected if climate change leads to changes in snow levels.
Major source of meth shut down
Police have arrested two men they allege are "linchpins" in the supply and distribution of methamphetamine into Southland.
Sex offender shows 'no remorse'
A sexual assault victim faced her attacker in court and described how his "depravity" had robbed her of her childhood.
Snow and gales for South Island
Flying debris and trees and branches falling across roads could make it unsafe to be outside if predicted severe northwest gales hit Otago and Southland today.
The Hollyford Track: Land of ripping yarns
Pamela Wade discovers Kiwi colonial heroes on the Hollyford Track.
Tuatapere: Midnight tramp
Bevan Hurley tackles the stunning Hump Ridge Track in remote western Southland by night.
Milford Track: Mountain high
Pamela Wade zigzags her way around Milford Track's textured bush, bright prairies and breathtaking views.
Editorial: Jobs with a future needed
This month's toll of job losses is striking - but it's a reflection of a slowing of the Chinese economy. It's time to look for jobs that have a future.
Super South Island v Auckland
The Super City better watch out. South Island councils are setting up a "coalition of the willing" to have their voice heard in the corridors of Parliament.